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Mechanical Fitter - Hydro SX | Olympic Dam | 7/7 FIFO/DIDO

BHP
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Roxby Downs, South Australia, Australia
FIFO Mining Jobs, DIDO Jobs, Mechanic FIFO Jobs

About the Role
BHP is hiring a Mechanical Fitter for the Hydromet and Solvent Extraction (Hydro SX) area at Olympic Dam in South Australia, about 560 km north of Adelaide. The role works a 7/7 day and night rotation, and you can choose to live residentially in Roxby Downs, FIFO from Adelaide, DIDO from regional South Australia, or BIBO from Port Augusta or Roxby Downs. Applications close Monday 5 October (midnight SA time).

Key Responsibilities
- Planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the Hydromet and Solvent Extraction plant
- Working with operations and reliability teams to improve equipment availability
- Maintaining a high standard of safety and accountability in the work area
- Reporting job progress and feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor

About You
- Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification (Fitter)
- Technical fault-finding experience in a plant or processing environment
- Computer skills, with SAP exposure preferred
- Exposure to hazardous area environments and shift work preferred
- Working knowledge of WHS legislation

What's on Offer
- 7/7 roster with residential, FIFO, DIDO or BIBO options
- Residential percentage-based allowance and company housing eligibility for those living in Roxby Downs
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses and an employee share plan
- Paid parental leave, employee discounts and 24/7 wellbeing support
- On-site gym, tavern, golf simulators and dining facilities

About BHP
BHP operates more than 90 locations worldwide. Olympic Dam is part of Copper South Australia, producing the copper needed for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

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