Underground Mechanical Maintenance Technician | Olympic Dam | 7/7 FIFO/DIDO
BHP
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Roxby Downs, South Australia, Australia
FIFO Mining Jobs, DIDO Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mechanic Jobs, FIFO Underground Mining Jobs
About the Role
BHP is hiring a Technician Mechanical Maintenance for the underground operation at Olympic Dam, about 560 km north of Adelaide in South Australia. You will maintain critical underground fixed plant, reporting to the Supervisor Fixed Plant Maintenance. The roster is 7 days on, 7 off, 7 nights on, 7 off, and BHP welcomes applicants who want to work FIFO, DIDO or live locally.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance on underground fixed plant safely and efficiently
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and fix breakdowns and unplanned maintenance
- Escalate equipment issues to help keep downtime to a minimum
- Work closely with underground and surface teams
- Keep Shift Maintenance Supervisors updated on progress
About You
- An Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification with fixed plant maintenance experience
- Willing to work underground on extended shifts within a 7/7 roster
- Good communication, organisation and time management skills
- Underground mining experience is highly regarded
- Rigger, dogger, crane, forklift or bridge and gantry crane tickets are an advantage
What's on Offer
- 7/7 rotating roster with FIFO, DIDO or residential options
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses and the BHP employee share plan (figures not stated in the ad)
- A modern on-site village with a tavern, golf simulators and social events
- Wellbeing support, paid parental leave and career development across BHP
About BHP
BHP is a global resources company. Olympic Dam, part of its Copper South Australia business, is a large underground mine with an on-site processing plant producing copper, uranium, gold and silver.
Apply directly on BHP's careers site using the apply link on this listing.