Engineer Mechanical | Adelaide | 5/2 Roster

Engineer Mechanical | Adelaide | 5/2 Roster

Date: 9 Oct 2025

Job Posting End Date: 23-Oct-2025;13:59:59GMT

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: South Australia

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 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.

About the Role

Working to support the Copper SA Asset which is a complex mining and metals processing operation in South Australia. You will be reporting to the Engineering Copper SA, Mechanical Lead Engineer and will be responsible for providing specialist technical expertise to the operation.

In this role you will:

- Be a visible safety leader and have experience engaging with all levels of the operation
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to solve complex problems
- Generate and review designs, technical assessments, and reports
- Provide specialist engineering expertise and ensure standards are followed
- Provide support to peers to ensure the success of the team
- Support the operation through identification and implementation of initiatives to support the business priority of continuous improvement
- Develop, review, or update the technical documentation (engineering standards, procedures and drawings) from which the operation is designed, constructed, operated and maintained
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with relevant departments, suppliers, consultants, and contractors
- Have a strong focus in sustainability and safety in design principles, risk identification and risk assessment in all activities

About You

You will need to possess the following attributes:

- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Must be eligible for membership with Engineers Australia as a Chartered Professional Engineer (MIEAust)
- Solid understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles; experience in industrial processing, mining, water, oil and gas or heavy industry appropriate to mining and complex processing operations
- Technical knowledge and design capabilities in pipework, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure equipment, hydraulic systems and slurry systems
- Experience with applying safety in design to engineering deliverables
- Well-developed communication and engagement skills with an interest in providing technical leadership, stewardship, support, and solutions
- Exceptional attention to detail, innovative problem-solving, and a strong aptitude for applying engineering judgment

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business provide significant opportunity for professional development, with attractive salary packages, performance-based bonuses and an employee share program. We offer benefits to help fit work with life, including flexible working options, generous paid parental leave, extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are focused on creating a workforce that represents the communities where we work and live, and we aim to provide a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please email inclusion@bhp.com.

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