Electrical Technician

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.

About Western Australia Nickel

Western Australia Nickel is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. Western Australia Nickel Leinster is in the northern region of the Goldfields. The Leinster Village and Township offer a unique lifestyle with all the modern conveniences – an Olympic size swimming pool, health and fitness center, racecourse and even an 18-hole golf course. Employees commute to and from Perth on a fly in / fly out roster or have the option to live residentially in Leinster.

About the Role

As the Electrical Technician, you will be responsible to undertake day-to-day preventative and breakdown maintenance & operations of FIFO camp electrical assets, residential dwellings, as well as a 33KV/415V Overhead powerline corridor. The location of this role is based in Leinster.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor NPI, your role will include but not limited to.

• Undertaking preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action.
• Statutory inspections and testing on village assets.
• Kitchen equipment preventative maintenance and repairs
• Village rooms & laundry's maintenance repairs.
• General duties as prescribed by the maintenance supervisor
• Carrying out commissioning, fault finding and repair work within the whole of job scope, including pre-work, preparation for maintenance and shutdowns.
• Undertaking training and upskilling as required.
• Writing and performing High Voltage switching programmes.
• Assist with Airport Duties as required of an ARO.

About You

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Overriding commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Flexible, team orientated approach with strong communication skills
• Australian C class driver’s license
• Trade certificate Cert III electrotechnology, WA electrical workers license
• High Voltage ticket
• EWP, working at heights certificates (desirable)
• Experience with statutory compliance requirements for Energy Safety, and Mines Act.
• Sound experience with commercial kitchen equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• FIFO camp maintenance and operation background (highly desirable).
• 1SAP and FIORI experience (highly Desirable)
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, Power point, Adobe. (Desirable)

As part of the recruitment process for this position, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and participate in a background screen including a criminal history check, identity check and qualifications check.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

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.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.