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Fixed Plant Electrician | Residential Lifestyle Roster


Company : BHP Group


Location : Newman, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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.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.About the roleIf 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 JHAs, Take 5s 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.QualificationsAs the successful candidate, you will possess the following:Australia recognised trade qualification A grade Electrical LicenseCurrent Australian C class manual drivers licenceWell-developed understanding of the operation and maintenance of Fixed Plant equipmentStrong 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)Supporting a Diverse WorkforceAt 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 thats 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr