Electrical and Instrumentation Technician | Olympic Dam | 7/7 FIFO/DIDO

About the Role

BHP is hiring an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for the Mine End Surface Maintenance team at Olympic Dam, its copper, uranium, gold and silver operation about 560 km north of Adelaide. The role works a 7 days on, 7 days off roster across day and night shifts. You can choose to live in Roxby Downs, fly in from Adelaide, or drive in and out. Applications close on 23 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment that serves both the surface and underground operations
• Inspect and check fixed plant E&I equipment and fault find problems that affect availability
• Keep maintenance schedules, plans and equipment history up to date
• Write and revise operating and maintenance procedures and report plant status to other departments
• Follow site safety standards and keep work areas clean and orderly

About You

• An Australian recognised electrical trade qualification (essential), plus a South Australian A-Class electrical licence or the ability to get one
• An Australian recognised instrumentation trade qualification and instrumentation experience
• Maintenance experience on fixed plant is preferred
• Confident making decisions in your area and willing to speak up on safety
• Open to learning new systems, including the BHP Operating System

What's on Offer

• 7/7 day and night roster with residential, FIFO ex Adelaide or DIDO options
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses and the BHP employee share plan
• Modern on site village with a tavern, gym, courts, fitness classes and themed dining nights
• Daily bus to Roxby Downs, 24/7 wellbeing support and paid parental leave

About BHP

BHP is a global resources company. Its Copper South Australia business runs Olympic Dam, one of the largest underground mines in Australia, with its own metallurgical processing plant on site.

Apply directly on BHP's careers site using the apply link on this listing.