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Mechanical Technician Required in BHP, Australia Full Time
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
The role will be based at our Western Australia Iron Ore sites in the Pilbara, on an 8/6 7/7 rotating days and night shift, fly in-fly out roster from Perth. This role will be situated on our Newman site, within our Mobile Equipment Maintenance department.
Our MEM departments focus on the below equipment. You will have the opportunity to select your area of expertise in your application:
- Field equipment: (Drills and Excavators) Epiroc drills D65, PV271. Excavators Liebherr 9150, 9400, R996B
- Ancillary equipment: mostly CAT (Wheel Loaders, Track Dozers, Graders, Wheel Dozers, Scraper)
- Trucks (Haul Trucks, Water Carts, Floats, Service Trucks) CAT, Haulmax
- LV / Auxiliary: Highway Trucks, Service Trucks, MPU’s, Lighting Plants, Generators
In your role your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Servicing, repairs, inspections, planned and breakdown maintenance on variety of equipment including Komatsu haul trucks, Caterpillar ancillary equipment, Liebherr and Atlas Copco
- Initiating updates to work procedures to ensure they are accurate and relevant to equipment
- Providing input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementing of the new initiatives in a constructive way
- Committed to a focus on safety, achievement, collaborating and team engagement in all aspects of work
Location
The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalized town center 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.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:
- Australian Recognized Heavy Mechanical Qualifications
- Komatsu haul trucks, Caterpillar ancillary equipment, Liebherr and Atlas Copco experience highly desirable
- Demonstrated diagnostics and breakdown experience with ideally both trucks & ancillary equipment
- Dogging, Rigging and Forklift Licenses are desirable
- A commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure
- Computer literacy and/or experience in 1SAP
- Safety first mentality
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.
