About BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this successAbout UsBHP WA Iron Ore is one of the world's leading suppliers of Iron Ore. The Company's operations currently involve an integrated system of seven inland mines, more than 1,000 kilometres of rail and two separate port facilities, Nelson Point and Finucane Island at Port Hedland.About the RoleReporting to the HV & Power Supervisor, your duties as an Engineering Technician Electrical will include:
- Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Billiton Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations
- An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development
- Undertaking preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action
- Install, remove, transfer, maintain and/or repair cross arms, pins, insulators, guys, transformer and switch racks and other overhead pole and Underground Residential Distribution equipment using a variety of hand tools, equipment and power tools
- Installs and removes transformers, including primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters; disconnecting switches, circuit breakers and other overhead line and Underground Residential Distribution devices
- Install street and area lights, working with primary and secondary voltages.
- Inspects lines, poles and equipment for signs of damage or wear and reports deficiencies
- Attend to faults on the network as they arise
- Take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the network, including but not limited to; Substation Buildings and Yards, Ring main units, Transformers, HV switching devices, Domestic and Light Industrial Network/Consumer interface equipment
- High Voltage Switching Program development, checking, execution
- High level of commitment to Safety and Risk Management
- Australian C Class Driver's License (manual) + MR endorsement (HR advantageous)
- WA “A” Grade Electrical License
- Proven experience and competency in High Voltage Switching Operations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key components of this role as you will work with closely with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (SAP experience is highly desirable)
- The ability to apply expertise to analyse and solve problems without clear precedent
- experience with HV electrical equipment and systems specific to mining and utilities (including diagnosis and fault finding substations, switchgear and transformers)
- High Risk Work Licence with EWP and Dogging & Rigging endorsements - required
- Vehicle Loading (CV), Forklift - advantageous