Technician Mechanical Fitter, Surface

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 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.

Our Operations

BHP Carrapateena is a large-scale, world-class underground mine operated by skilled professionals. Ore at Carrapateena is collected from underground mine areas and processed through conventional crushing, grinding, and flotation methods.

We believe our greatest asset is our people and strive to enrich our inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We care that everyone goes home safe to do the things they love.

Located 472 kilometres northwest of Adelaide, South Australia, Carrapateena is part of our Minerals Australia operations within the Copper South Australia province. The mine is on the traditional land of the Kokatha people. Carrapateena produces copper concentrate and is one of the largest mining projects in South Australia in the last decade.

Location : Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)

Roster : 8/6 FIFO from Adelaide, with a Day/Night rotational schedule.

About the Role

We are currently seeking qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our surface maintenance team at Carrapateena, performing planned, unplanned, and breakdown maintenance activities. These are future positions that may arise within our operation.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor - Surface Fixed Plant, in this role you will:

• Follow safety standards and procedures to work safely and effectively every day
• Provide technical expertise for maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment
• Develop close working relationships with operations personnel to address plant downtime issues
• Provide feedback on job progress to the maintenance supervisor
• Perform planned maintenance on equipment such as conveyors, grinding mills, feeders, pumps, bore fields, and filter presses
• Respond to breakdowns with sound troubleshooting skills
• Contribute to a safety-focused culture by adhering to safe work procedures and company values
• Promote an engaged, diverse, and positive team environment

About You

• Proven commitment to safety and wellbeing
• Australian-recognized Mechanical Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter)
• Effective communication skills across various levels
• Experience in operational maintenance environments
• Experience in Copper Concentrator operations is advantageous
• Experience with SAP is desirable
• Manual Driver's license is essential
• High-risk license is essential
• Working at Heights and Confined Space competencies are desirable

Applications close : Wednesday, 10th September 2025 at Midnight SA Time

Our Recruitment Process

We conduct various checks, including background, medical, drug and alcohol, due diligence, right to work, and references, to ensure candidates meet role requirements. Existing BHP employees should apply via the internal portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and share programs. Our benefits include flexible working options, parental leave, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, or other aspects of identity.

We strive for a fair, equitable, and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us via email.