Do you have experience in the mining industry with a current qualification as a Mechanical Fitter but don’t want to work full-time? BMA Coal is providing part-time roles to better suit to your lifestyle - this is a unique opportunity not to be missed!
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 Roles
We are seeking talented qualified individuals to grow our passionate maintenance workforce at multiple sites across the Bowen Basin (Fixed Plant Fitters, Mobile Equipment Fitters, Hydraulic Fitters, Heavy Vehicle Diesel Fitters and Light/Medium Vehicle Fitters).
We want to hear from you if you are looking to join our world-class maintenance team either now or in the near future. Having the right people working within our organisation focusing on our maintenance will allow us to unlock the value of our assets by ensuring that we have reliable equipment, predictable operations and a safe work environment for our people.
Part time roles will be offered under various arrangements including residentially based in Central Qld, Drive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) and a limited Fly-in-Fly-Out (FIFO) from Brisbane or Cairns.
Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance, your duties will include:
Responsible for preventative and breakdown maintenance of mining machinery, site infrastructure and support equipment Ensuring adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the planning process Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, our Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations Overriding commitment to BHP Charter, health, safety, environment and sustainable development Foster positive and productive working relationships and team culture Team members are expected to demonstrate focus on safety, achievement and team engagement in all aspects of their work Complete Field Leadership activities as per KPI’s Lead and support continuous improvement opportunities
As a part-time Mechanical Fitter, you would be required to perform a range of mostly 12.5 hour shifts, on rotating days only or day/night roster patterns. Examples of the rosters on offer include (but not limited to) the following:
7 Day / 7 off / 7 Nights / 35 days off 7 Day / 21 days off 3 Days / 3 Nights – 6 days on / 6 day off rotating
About You
You will believe in the value of what a maintenance professional can bring to an organisation. The successful candidate will possess the following:
Mechanical Trade is essential C Class Drivers Licence is essential Ability to suitably work within planned or breakdown type maintenance environments Adaptable, team-orientated approach with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to safety Motivated individual who seeks a challenge and can work with minimal supervision Experience in or adaptable to learning work management software tools (e.g. 1SAP) Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) Previous experience with hydraulic systems, large excavators and drills would be advantageous Previous experience with light and medium vehicles would be advantageous Experience gained in a shutdown environment would be advantageous, but not essential
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 which 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.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides 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, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise 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. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.