Mechanical Specialist, Hoist | Prominent Hill | 8/6 FIFO

About the Role

BHP is looking for a Mechanical Specialist - Hoist at Prominent Hill, its copper-gold operation about 650 km north-west of Adelaide. The site runs underground and surface mining, and a major shaft project is extending mine life to at least 2040. The role reports to the Superintendent Hoisting and works a rotating day/night 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta. Applications close Thursday 26 November 2026 at midnight SA time.

Key Responsibilities

• Give specialist technical support for hoisting systems, ropes, winches and related mechanical assets
• Carry out inspections, condition monitoring and mechanical assessments to spot defects and risks early
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations and recommend fixes that stop repeat failures
• Provide technical oversight of hoisting shutdowns, from scope development through to post-outage review
• Work with Planning on maintenance strategy, shutdown schedules and resourcing
• Write and review work scopes, procedures, task hazard analyses and technical reports
• Coach and mentor supervisors, maintainers and contractors in the hoisting team

About You

• Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification
• Extensive experience in underground mining, hoisting, heavy industrial or materials handling settings
• Advanced knowledge of mine hoisting systems, ropes, braking, hydraulics and winches
• Grounding in reliability-centred maintenance, asset management and condition monitoring
• Experience building shutdown scopes and technical work packages
• Experience with SAP or a similar maintenance system
• Underground experience, hydraulics expertise, Working at Heights and IT competency are highly regarded

What's on Offer

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta
• Private room in a modern on-site village with a gym, sports areas and Wi-Fi
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses and the BHP employee share plan
• Paid parental leave, wellbeing support and career paths across BHP

About BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating in more than 90 locations. Through Copper South Australia it is building a copper portfolio that supplies materials for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

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