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Date: Aug 11, 2025

Job Posting End Date: 25-Aug-2025; 13:59:59 GMT

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: Western Australia

Job Location/Region: Pilbara

About BHP:

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 focuses on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives, and where our people's capabilities are key to our success. Join us and be part of this success.

About Operations Services:

Operations Services provides permanent employment to over 3,800 employees. We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Australian regional communities by delivering stability and sustainability that benefits our people and communities.

Employees work in a safety-focused environment with support readily available. You will be part of a smaller team, fostering strong connections with supervisors and peers. We promote a high-performance culture and encourage continuous improvement and development.

About the Role:

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Trade Assistants / Service Persons with at least 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will maintain and repair BHP's fixed plant assets, including Skirt Liners, Rollers, and Scrapers on equipment such as Conveyors, Screenhouses, Stackers, and Reclaimers.

Your duties include but are not limited to:

• Removing and replacing conveyor idlers and idler frames.
• Performing routine inspections and maintenance on skirt liners.
• Engaging in ongoing training and upskilling.
• Familiarity with SAP or willingness to learn.
• Troubleshooting plant and equipment issues.
• Supporting sustainable plant operations through collaboration.
• Following scheduled work plans.
• Conducting quality assurance activities and detailed reporting.
• Assisting in WIN development and revision for complex systems.
• Supporting scheduled maintenance for conveyor components.
• Exposure to FIFO and shift work environments is highly regarded.

What is on offer:

This role is based in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with a fly-in fly-out schedule from Perth. The position features a dynamic roster, published 4 weeks in advance, supporting our shutdown team across all BHP sites, supporting approximately 182 days a year. More information on the roster can be found here.

Our villages and accommodations offer facilities including ensuites, bathrooms, televisions, and air conditioning.

We offer a competitive salary, attractive incentives, flexible leave options, ongoing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to BHP share schemes, and employee benefits. We also promote a culture of recognition through our Big Thanks rewards.

Our Recruitment Process:

We are committed to hiring individuals aligned with BHP's Charter Values who meet role requirements. The process may include police/criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work verification, and references.

Supporting Diversity:

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from women and Indigenous peoples. Our benefits support work-life balance, including flexible working options, parental leave, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.