Mechanical Fitters

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 here 

About the Role

Caval Ridge Mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people.

We are currently seeking qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitters. As part of the maintenance crew, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of heavy mining equipment and infrastructure.

This opportunity offers DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, working a 7/7 day–night rotating roster, giving you the space to balance work with the things that matter most in your life.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs of balance machines to maintain reliable operation.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on Draglines, Electric Shovels and site Infrastructure including major component change outs.
• Communicate clearly with team members and Supervisors regarding equipment issues, downtime, and work progress.
• Follow established maintenance strategies, procedures, and safety requirements to ensure safe, compliant execution of work.
• Complete all maintenance documentation and system data entries accurately and on time.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• You’re a qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade).
• You’re strongly committed to safety, effective teamwork, and performing under pressure to meet deadlines.
• You bring proven skill in maintaining, repairing, and aligning mechanical plant and equipment to operational standards.
• You have the ability to identify defects, diagnose issues, and apply practical, effective problem solving solutions.
• You take pride in accurate inspections, data entry, and using maintenance management systems, with a strong drive to learn and continue developing your skills.

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