Technician - Mechanical (Underground)

At 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 success.

OZ Minerals is now proudly part of BHP, with the acquisition strengthening BHP's portfolio in copper and nickel, helping to meet the worlds increasing demand for the critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, to supporting the energy transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Carrapateena is a large-scale, world class modern mine operated by world class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.

At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.

Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off, on site at Carrapateena
Reporting to: Supervisor - Mechanical
Employment Type: Permanent

The role of the Mechanical Technician (maintenance execution) is to be responsible for the safe, efficient and cost-effective repair and maintenance of fixed plant and equipment, Key responsibilities include executing maintenance and shutdown plans for all fixed surface and underground mechanical equipment on site, this role is predominantly and Underground technician position, core attributes of this role include:

• Providing effective, directive leadership in shutdowns and adhere to deadlines
• Assist planning team to optimise planned maintenance and minimise the impact of unplanned maintenance.
• Ensure contractors working on site are compliant with site safety and equipment policies.
• Assist in providing improvement for systems and processes to maximise equipment reliability
• Maintain, overhaul, and change out Pumps, Pipes, Conveyors, Mills, Crushers, Screens, Gearboxes, refrigeration plant, vent fans and associated mining fixed plant infrastructure etc.
• Undertake shift work (roster basis) surface and underground
• Obtaining the required plant / equipment / site tickets to performing duties in the plant.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures, policies, standard, work instructions, SOPs.
• Assist in implementing maintenance strategies.
• Being involved in resolving plant reliability issues.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal safety commitment by modelling the desired behaviours.

The preferred candidate will have a Mechanical trade background within a heavy industrial, mining resources or minerals processing environment. Ideally, they will have the following skills and experience:

• Safety orientated with sound OH&S knowledge
• Proven experience assessing equipment failures
• Achieve results in limited time frames (decision maker)
• Industrial processing within a continuous operation
• Experience using CMMS, EAM, ERP solutions
• Computer skills in Microsoft suite
• Gathers and exchanges information and ideas
• Develop trust and confidence within a team
• Manages difficulties to achieve positive outcomes
• Mentors Apprentices to develop workgroup skillset
• Equipment failure analysis and ‘Root Cause Analysis'
• Exposure to equipment circuits and systems such as Crushers, conveyors, Slurry and water pumping systems
• Underground materials handling, Lubrication systems

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. 

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at *********@bhp.com.

At 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 success.

Unlock your potential and help us challenge the status quo, while doing the best work of your life. We want creative and passionate people on our team, who can go beyond what's possible to make lives better.

What we do is centered around creating shared value for our stakeholders. And how we do things is what makes us unique. We know everyone's best work takes different shapes and forms, and we are committed to empowering and harnessing this difference. For us, development is continuous, learning is holistic!

We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from indigenous people and women. Once you have joined us, we are different than we were before, and better because of what you bring. If you think you can make a difference, please apply below.

Applications close: 20 May 2024
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