Auto Electrician - LV & Auxiliary | WA Iron Ore | 8/6 7/7 FIFO | Talent Pool

BHP Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Australia is seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to conduct diagnostics and maintenance on heavy and light vehicles. The ideal candidate will have an Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification and strong auto electrical maintenance experience. This role offers flexible working options, a generous leave policy, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Performance-based bonuses

Employee share program

Qualifications

• Strong auto electrical maintenance experience with sound diagnostic abilities.
• Experience within Mining industry preferred, however agricultural or heavy industry will be considered.
• Ability to work off schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex diagnostics and maintenance activities on Light Vehicles and Auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports, and drawings as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in implementing new initiatives.

Skills

Auto electrical maintenance

Diagnostic abilities

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Education

Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification (Heavy Industry)

Tools

SAP

Schematic drawings

Job description

About the Role

The role will be based at our Western Australia Iron Ore sites in the Pilbara, on an 8/6 7/7 rotating days and night shift, fly in-fly out roster from Perth. These sites include South Flank, Yandi, Jimblebar and Newman.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct complex diagnostics and maintenance activities/repairs on Light Vehicles and Auxiliary equipment
• Work efficiently and effectively on equipment such as Heavy Road Transport, Light Vehicles, Service Trucks, MPU’s, Lighting plants, Generators
• Follow specific maintenance programs and procedures and carrying out checks on equipment as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports and drawings as required.
• Be comfortable in the use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP), including time confirmations, raising notifications and closing work orders.
• Take personal responsibility for helping the team achieve expected results by doing what is required and taking timely actions within the scope of ability without being supervised.
• Undertake training on a regular basis and provide support and coaching to work mates within area of responsibility.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with rescheduling of work, organising and coordinating resources, scoping of work and prioritising when required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementing of the new initiatives in a constructive way.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Australian recognised Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification (Heavy Industry)
• Strong auto electrical maintenance experience with sound diagnostic abilities
• Desirable Experience working on Scania, Toyota, Mobile cranes, Mitsubishi
• Experience within Mining industry preferred, however agricultural or heavy industry will be considered
• Ability to work off schematic drawings
• Strong presentation, communication and coaching skills and the ability to work closely in a team environment

We are advertising this position in anticipation of future requirements and may not have an immediate opening in this area. At BHP, things move quickly, and new opportunities are always emerging. We’re building a pool of talented individuals who are interested in being considered when the right role becomes available.

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 [e-mail]