Electrical Trade Assistant - Reticulation (FIFO 7/7)

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options in Roxby Downs

FIFO arrangements from Adelaide

Regional DIDO opportunities

Job summary

BHP is hiring an Electrical Trade Assistant – Reticulation at Olympic Dam in South Australia. The role supports mine electrical reticulation maintenance alongside experienced technicians to ensure safety, reliability and uptime in a large-scale mining operation.

The position is based at Olympic Dam on a 7/7 roster with flexible residential or FIFO options from nearby areas where available. You’ll bring hands‑on maintenance experience and a strong safety mindset to contribute to our copper and

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal safety and ability to raise concerns
• Experience in trade assistant, maintenance support or similar hands‑on roles
• Experience in mining, heavy industry or processing environments (preferred)
• Strong communication skills across teams and disciplines
• Good work ethic with ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Follow site standards, procedures and controls to ensure safe, effective work
• Provide trade assistant support for planned, breakdown and corrective maintenance
• Build effective relationships with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability
• Provide regular updates to Shift Maintenance Supervisors on progress and requirements

Skills

Safety awareness

Trade/maintenance support

Independent & team worker

Communication skills

Mining environment experience

HSEC knowledge

Hoist/ITC tickets advantage

Australian driver’s licence

Job description

BHP is hiring an Electrical Trade Assistant – Reticulation at Olympic Dam in South Australia. The role supports mine electrical reticulation maintenance alongside experienced technicians to ensure safety, reliability and uptime in a large-scale mining operation.

The position is based at Olympic Dam on a 7/7 roster with flexible residential or FIFO options from nearby areas where available. You’ll bring hands‑on maintenance experience and a strong safety mindset to contribute to our copper and