Fixed Plant Electrician

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 Newman

The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym's.  Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.

With housing & relocation packages on offer, in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.

Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 kms out of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work.

Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living. With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.

A fantastic opportunity to expand your mining career with us at BHP and become part of the community in which you work.

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About the role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for highly motivated Electrical Technicians who are interested in moving to Newman and joining our Newman Operations residential teams (lifestyle roster, 4 days on, 5 off, 5 nights on, 4 off, 5 days on, 5 off).

Relocation assistance and/or housing subsidies provided.

Newman Operations is part of Western Australian Iron Ore and consists of two mining sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on the traditional lands of the Nylyaparli people.

If you are committed to Safety, have a positive & supportive can-do attitude that will contribute to our great team culture, then we want to hear from you

In your role your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Overriding commitment to BHP Billiton Charter, health, safety, environment and sustainable development;
• Maintain all areas of equipment including commissioning, fault finding and repair;
• Adhere to specific maintenance processes as defined;
• Work effectively with other maintenance and production team members, including contractors, to better understand and manage equipment maintenance and resolve problems impacting on both areas;
• Facilitate and complete "Whole of Job Function", which includes pre work, preparation of JHA's, Take 5's and/or Work Instructions, organise materials, execution, test-out, hand-back and sign-off of work orders;
• Ensure that all documentation and data entry is accurately completed;
• Undertake all inspections of equipment and maintenance tools;
• Prioritise efforts to reduce breakdown, urgent or interrupt work which disturbs planned and scheduled work;
• Accept a high level of ownership of Maintenance activities and equipment;
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping. Undertake housekeeping and safety inspections;
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs that result in higher levels of plant and equipment performance;
• Maintain a high level working knowledge of safety processes.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Australia recognised trade qualification - A grade Electrical License
• Current Australian C class manual drivers licence
• Well-developed understanding of the operation and maintenance of Fixed Plant equipment
• Strong experience with an HV Operator competency/appointment. (Highly regarded)
• Technical knowledge of PLCs (AB), VVVFs (Siemens / ABB), networks, instrumentation, HV/LV motors and Citect systems (Highly regarded)
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, control and hydraulic systems.
• EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights Certificates (Desirable)

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 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