Engineer Reliability Electrical | Carrapateena | 8/6 Roster
BHP
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BHP is seeking a Reliability Electrical Engineer for Carrapateena in South Australia. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable electrical assets and driving improvements within a collaborative Engineering and Maintenance team.
Based on a 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, you will apply fault-finding and asset-management practices to optimise performance and reliability across fixed plant assets. A strong safety focus and experience with SAP/CMMS are valued.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering recognised by IEAust.
- Experience in operational electrical and instrumentation engineering in heavy industry or mining.
- Strong fault-finding and data analysis abilities.
- Knowledge of asset management principles and reliability improvement.
- Experience delivering brownfields projects and upgrades.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM/ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Responsibilities
- Support reliability and performance of Carrapateena's fixed plant assets.
- Ensure designs and solutions are safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Execution to improve outcomes.
- Identify and manage electrical asset risks with controls.
- Work with multiple engineering disciplines on integrated solutions.
- Develop and implement improvement initiatives for safety, cost, throughput and quality.
- Coordinate with external consultants and service providers as needed.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards and governance.
- Plan and prioritise engineering work efficiently.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and prioritised changes.
- Drive improvements in processes, tools and team capability.
- Ensure improvements are implemented safely with financial stewardship.
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About Copper SA Operations at BHP BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses. About Carrapateena Carrapateena is a large, modern underground copper-gold operation and one of South Australia's most significant mining developments in the past decade. Located approximately 160km north of Port Augusta on the traditional lands of the Kokatha people, Carrapateena combines cutting-edge mining methods with a strong focus on safety, innovation and performance.With an expected mine life of more than 20 years and ongoing investment to expand production, including the transition to large-scale block cave mining, Carrapateena offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a future-focused operation.Designed with automation, digital systems and efficiency at its core, the site provides exposure to advanced underground mining and evolving technologies, supporting safer, smarter and more connected ways of working. We currently have a vacancy for a Reliability Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Senior Engineer - E&I and Control Systems.
As a Reliability Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, sustainable and reliable performance of electrical assets across Carrapateena's fixed plant operations. Working as part of a collaborative Engineering and Maintenance team, you will apply your technical expertise to optimise asset performance, improve reliability outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency and operational performance. This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working closely with operational teams, and driving practical improvements in a dynamic mining environment. You will be empowered to identify opportunities, influence outcomes and support the delivery of engineering solutions that create long-term value for the operation.
- An IEAust-recognised degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in operational electrical and instrumentation engineering within heavy industry, processing, mining or a similar environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability, with the ability to analyse multiple data sources and apply structured problem‑solving methodologies.
- Sound knowledge of asset management principles and their practical application to improve reliability and performance.
- Experience managing risk, including identifying and controlling material risks associated with electrical assets.
- The ability to provide pragmatic, timely and technically sound advice to operational and maintenance teams.
- Experience delivering engineering projects, plant upgrades and improvement initiatives within a brownfields environment.
- Working knowledge of CMMS, EAM or ERP systems, with SAP experience highly regarded.
- A strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Support the ongoing reliability, performance and capability of Carrapateena's fixed plant assets through the application of sound engineering principles and effective decision‑making.
- Ensure engineering designs and technical solutions are safe, reliable and fit for purpose while meeting business requirements and compliance obligations.
- Partner with Maintenance Execution teams to improve asset performance, reliability and operational outcomes.
- Identify, assess and manage electrical asset risks, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented.
- Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to share knowledge, solve complex challenges and deliver integrated solutions.
- Develop and implement innovative improvement initiatives that enhance safety, cost, throughput and quality performance.
- Coordinate and manage specialist consultants and external service providers where required.
- Support adherence to engineering standards, processes and governance requirements.
- Ensure engineering work is planned, prioritised and executed efficiently.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, evaluating opportunities and supporting the delivery of prioritised improvements.
- Drive improvements to processes, practices, tools and capability development across the team.
- Ensure all improvements are implemented safely, effectively and with appropriate financial stewardship.
Work Location This position is based at Carrapateena, South Australia, operating on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster.With a 60-minute flight from Adelaide and a 30-minute flight from Port Augusta, Carrapateena offers the benefits of site-based work while maintaining strong connections to home. You'll join a close-knit operation where collaboration, innovation and technical excellence are highly valued.
- Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
- Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
- Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
- Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
- Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
- Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc
- A fully equipped gym with over 25 stations, group fitness classes, and new wellness facilities including reformer pilates in development
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