Diesel Fitters | Technician Maintenance | Operations Services (Australia)

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 is providing 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 (OS) 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

We are currently recruiting EXPERIENCED and SAFETY focused Diesel Fitters.  Working with a diverse and capable team you will be undertaking exciting planned and breakdown work on both Caterpillar & Liebherr trucks.

We are looking for the following experience:

• Previous experience repairing and maintaining CAT and/ or Liebherr trucks will be highly regarded 
• Strong diagnostic skills 
• Previous experience with electric trucks is preferred but not essential
• Sound technical knowledge

The smaller team structure in Operations Services allow us to create authentic connection between crews and supervisors with a passion to delivery high quality work and a genuine focus on safety.  

What is on offer?

• Permanent employment with BHP with all the benefits of full-time work 
• Competitive remuneration 
• Annual bonus scheme
• A focus on team capability and upskilling 
• Generous share match scheme
• Various leave options
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Potential to take over existing Australian sponsorship visas (482)

About You

The OS Team is building a team who represent: 

• A high commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure 
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills 
• Effective listening and well developed interpersonal skills  
• Comprehensive reading and writing skills  
• A teamwork mentality to achieve result

This is your opportunity to join a team with genuine career and learning opportunities, in a secure permanent position.  Make your next step secure and take your career to the next level.  Apply today and be part of the OS family. Regionally based candidates encouraged to apply.

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.

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website (LINK) 

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.