Technician Electrical

BHP

Perth, WA

Mining—Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full-time

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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 the Role

We are seeking an Electrician – Water Maintenance to join our Infrastructure and Services team at Mining Area C, reporting to the Supervisor, Central Water.

This is a FIFO role from Perth on a 7/7 roster, based at Mulla Village, which offers excellent amenities including:

Gym

Swimming pool

Tennis and basketball courts

Virtual golf driving ranges

Squash courts

Netted cricket pitch

Library and recreation room

You’ll be part of a committed, outcome-focused team that embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement. The team is passionate about delivering on our company charter in every task.

Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance across water infrastructure assets

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including pumps, chlorination systems, and bore field equipment

Support safe and efficient operation of water treatment and distribution systems

Assist with HMI and PLC system diagnostics and support

Maintain high safety standards and contribute to hazard identification and reporting

Collaborate with the team to drive continuous improvement and reliability

About You

Qualified and licensed Electrician with relevant trade certification

Experience with HMI and PLC systems and a passion for learning

Strong safety record and commitment to safe work practices

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Field experience with bore fields, water pumps, and chlorination systems

Valid Australian C Class Driver’s Licence

Completion of Operate and Maintain 4WD course

Willingness to undertake further training and development towards S26 Step-up Supervisor.

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 that 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.

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability, and magnitude of our business not only provide significant opportunity for professional development but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.

At 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 that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

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.

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If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, email us at inclusion@bhp.com