Auto Electricians Field Services Western Australia

About BHP Operations Services

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 Role

We are seeking an experienced Auto Electrician who thrives on hands-on electrical challenges and enjoys working in dynamic, mobile environments. As a key member of our Field Services team, you will support BHP’s major operational sites across the Pilbara, including Newman, South Flank, Area C, Jimblebar, and Yandi. This is not a traditional fixed-location role—instead, you will travel between sites with a fully stocked mobile workshop, providing expert electrical maintenance and repair services to world-class mining and heavy machinery equipment.

In this unique and hands-on role, your responsibilities extend beyond electrical diagnostics and repairs. You will actively participate in setting up and packing down the mobile workshop at each site, ensuring the team remains self-sufficient, adaptable, and ready to take on any challenge.

This role operates on a Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) basis from Perth, with a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, followed by 7 nights on and 7 nights off, providing a balanced work-life structure.

Key Responsibilities;

• Perform planned and breakdown electrical maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy machinery and vehicles, particularly focusing on electrical systems, wiring, and components for the Liebherr 9400, Liebherr 996, Liebherr 9600 and occasionally Epiroc PV-271, Epiroc D65.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical faults to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Set up and pack down the fully mobile workshop on-site, supporting the roving team’s self-sufficiency and adaptability.
• Work outdoors in variable Pilbara conditions, maintaining strong environmental awareness.
• Contribute to safety compliance and adhere to OH&S standards in a mining environment.
• Support a positive, team-oriented, and safety-focused work culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Auto Electrician, preferably servicing heavy machinery in mining or industrial sectors.
• Ability to perform electrical maintenance and repairs in a field environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied Pilbara conditions—heat, humidity, dust, and variable weather.
• Strong electrical problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently within a tight-knit team.
• Flexibility and physical stamina to support packing and transportation of workshop equipment.
• A positive, can-do attitude suited to a fast-paced, ever-changing work setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salaries and Benefits: including discounted health insurance, novated leasing and many more
• Shareplus Employee Share Plan: Employees can purchase BHP shares and receive a one-for-one match after a minimum holding period
• Strong Recognition Culture: BHP has a global recognition program ("Big Thanks") that celebrates achievements, milestones, and values-based contributions
• Work-Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits: BHP emphasizes lifestyle support, offering flexible work arrangements, FIFO opportunities, and various leave options to maintain balance during your career
• Inclusive, Safe, and Supportive Work Environment: BHP prioritizes safety as its highest commitment, fosters workplace diversity and inclusion, offers 24/7 confidential counselling support, and provides a culture that values respect, wellbeing, and career development

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 several 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.