Condition Monitoring Technician - Fixed Plant | WAIO | Newman | FIFO 8:6 or 8:20 Dayshift

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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Condition Monitoring Technician to join our high‑performing team. You will play a critical role in the collection, validation, and escalation of condition monitoring data across our Newman Fixed Plant assets. You will work closely with the Condition Monitoring Supervisor, maintenance teams and reliability functions to ensure equipment defects are identified early and managed effectively.

Working an 8 days on / 6 days off roster (FIFO – Dayshift only) OR 8 days on / 20 days off roster (FIFO – Dayshift only), this hands‑on, site‑based role focuses on early fault detection and supporting plant reliability. The team is responsible for executing condition monitoring activities, maintaining data quality, and ensuring emerging equipment issues are identified and escalated in line with site standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the execution and continuous improvement of the Condition Monitoring program using a variety of predictive maintenance technologies such as; vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography and ultrasonic testing. The role will also require some relevant Condition Monitoring fitting work, including installing and maintaining remote accelerometer systems.

You’ll be working across Newman Operations, which is made up of several deposits and contributes to the overall ore production of Newman Operations. The 7,000 strong population of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre and sporting facilities. As a gateway to the Karijini national park, you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively complete condition monitoring and Fuel, Lubricants, Air, Coolants (FLAC) tasks to meet business objectives/policies and procedures

• In field verification to ensure the completion of routine plant equipment maintenance Safely perform routine and ad‑hoc condition monitoring activities on fixed plant equipment, including:

  • • Vibration analysis
    • Ultrasonic testing
    • Belt thickness testing
    • Lubrication and basic mechanical condition inspections

• Identify developing equipment faults and abnormal operating conditions.

• Raise SAP notifications and defect reports aligned to condition severity and site risk profiles.

• Escalate critical and high‑risk defects in accordance with site escalation protocols. Support follow‑up inspections and verification activities as required.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about continuous improvement of systems/processes and equipment health, coupled with strong time management and prioritisation skills. Promoting a strong safety culture within the Fixed Plant and Asset Health teams, we always work safely and comply with BHP safety

standards, procedures, and site requirements.

The following experience/attributes will support your success in role:

• Working autonomously with a genuine commitment to champion improvements to safety and sustainable development
• Exposure to asset health, defect elimination, or reliability programs.
• Strong communication skills for defect reporting and escalation.
• Experience collecting and managing condition monitoring data.
• Demonstrated experience working on fixed plant / Rotating equipment in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Willingness to continue learning about Condition Monitoring and attain relevant qualifications if needed.

Qualifications/skills include:

• VCAT 2 Vibration Analysis (essential)
• LCAT 1 Oil Analysis (essential)
• Level 1 Ultrasonics (highly desirable)
• VCAT 3 Vibration Analysis (desirable)
• Tertiary qualifications preferably in engineering or a relevant technical/trade qualification (desirable)
• Experience using CSI, Emerson (MHM) and/or Dynamox (DynaPredict) vibration analysis monitoring systems/software
• Experience installing and maintaining remote / Wireless accelerometers
• 3D Scanning experience (advantageous)
• Proficiency in computerised maintenance systems (Fiori, SAP)

The below skills and experience are desirable, however, we’re happy and able to support you with training and development in these areas:

• Exposure to oil analysis
• Cat 1 thermography qualification Ultrasonic thickness testing
• Lazer alignment

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. 

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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.