Trade Assistants

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 Operations Services
Operations Services provide permanent employment to a growing team of more than 3800 employees. OS is committed to increase employment opportunities for Australian regional communities by delivering stability and sustainability that is good for our people and good for the communities.

Operation Services employees work in an environment where safety is central to role and support is always at hand. You will work as part of a smaller team so you can expect to build good connections with your supervisors and peers. OS has a high performing culture and encourages continuous improvement and development.

About The Role
In support of our growing portfolio, we are seeking highly skilled and motivated Trade Assistants / Service Person with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical maintenance. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of BHP's fixed plant assets which include three key areas, Skirt Liners, Rollers and Scrapers on a range of equipment including Conveyors, Screenhouses, Stackers and Reclaimers.

Your Duties Will Include But Not Limited To

• Ability to remove and replace conveyor idlers and idler frames.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on skirt liners
• Commitment to ongoing training and upskilling.
• Familiar with systems such as SAP, or willingness to learn.
• Troubleshooting to resolve issues with plant & equipment
• Collaborating with the wider team to support sustainable operation of plant
• Adherence to a scheduled plan of work
• Quality assurance activities & detailed reporting
• Assist in WIN development & revision for complex systems.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance aligning with all conveyor components
• Exposure to FIFO and/or shift work environments highly regarded

What Is On Offer
This role is based within the Pilbara region of Western Australia, on a fly in fly out of Perth. This role is supported by
Dynamic roster
with rosters published 4 weeks in advance to make up 182 days a year supporting our shutdown team across all BHP sites. More information on the Dynamic roster can be found here.

Our villages and accommodation offer a wide range of facilities, and all have their own ensuites, bathrooms, television and air conditioners.

In return we offer a competitive salary, with attractive incentive bonus, a range of flexible leave options, ongoing support to you and your family through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), access to BHP share scheme and employee benefits. We also offer a promotion of culture through our Big Thanks rewards.

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 several 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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program. At BHP, we recognize that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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.