CHPP Mechanical Fitter

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.

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 Mt Arthur Coal

Mt Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook.

Our greatest asset is and has always been our people and communities, which is why we are committed to working together on our Pathway to a program to responsibly close Mt Arthur Coal. We are about doing the right thing and working with everyone to co-create a shared vision for the future of the region.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing preventive, reactive, and planned maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant availability and reliability.

These are residential roles based on 4 day rotating roster (Mon-Thur & Tues-Fri), located in Muswellbrook, NSW.

In this role you will be required to:

• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections
• Repair & service fixed plant equipment, attend breakdowns & maintain plant availability
• Ensure operating discipline in 1SAP
• Fault find equipment in breakdowns

About You

• Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm's way
• Experience working in a similar role with exposure to maintenance work
• Experience with mining/minerals processing environments (preferred)
• Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
• Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or escalate if needed
• Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information
• Hold a Mechanical trade qualification
• Minimum C class driver's license
• Experience in fixed plant shutdown/maintenance
• Hydraulics experience desirable
• Conveyor Technician experience preferred, not essential

On Offer to You

This is a unique opportunity to have a rewarding career in a sought-after lifestyle location. Mt Arthur is a large, open-cut truck shovel operation, providing you with an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to technical problems.

Base in the scenic Hunter Valley, you will be minutes away from world-class restaurants and vineyards and a short distance away from the iconic beaches of Newcastle and Central Coast.

You will benefit from a rewarding career path and an excellent remuneration package inclusive of competitive salary, performance bonus and employee share options.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise 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.