Electrical Technician – Hoisting (Fixed Plant) | 7/7 FIFO

BHP Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group in Australia is seeking an Electrical Technician - Hoisting (Fixed Plant) for Olympic Dam on a 7/7 roster. You will maintain hoisting systems and fixed-plant equipment to support safe, reliable underground operations.

The ideal candidate holds an Australian Electrical Trade qualification with SA A-Class licence, has fault-finding skills, PLC knowledge, and experience with SAP maintenance systems. This role offers strong safety responsibilities, teamwork with mine operations, and a path

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualifications.
• South Australian A-Class Electrical Workers Licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in a maintenance environment with strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
• Exposure to hoisting systems, fixed plant equipment or similar critical infrastructure, highly regarded
• Experience with PLC ladder logic and industrial control systems, advantageous
• A proactive approach to safety, including the confidence to speak up and contribute to a safe workplace

Responsibilities

• Work safely and consistently apply BHP standards, procedures and risk management practices
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities, inspections and checks across hoisting systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults impacting equipment performance and availability
• Support the ongoing reliability and stability of fixed plant assets through quality maintenance practices; review, update and maintain maintenance schedules, work history and asset information
• Contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance and operating procedures
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to communicate equipment status and maintenance priorities

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

A-Class SA licence

Troubleshooting

Hoisting systems experience

PLC ladder logic

Maintenance best practices

Tools

SAP

Job description

BHP Group in Australia is seeking an Electrical Technician - Hoisting (Fixed Plant) for Olympic Dam on a 7/7 roster. You will maintain hoisting systems and fixed-plant equipment to support safe, reliable underground operations.

The ideal candidate holds an Australian Electrical Trade qualification with SA A-Class licence, has fault-finding skills, PLC knowledge, and experience with SAP maintenance systems. This role offers strong safety responsibilities, teamwork with mine operations, and a path