HV Electrical Maintenance Technician | 7/7 Days

BHP; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave policy

Employee share program

Job summary

BHP is seeking an Engineering Technician Electrical (HV) at WAIO Central Sites to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and fault-finding on HV equipment in line with Australian Standards. You will work under the HV Maintenance Supervisor across 33kV/132kV assets, RMUs, and associated distribution lines.

The role requires a Western Australian electrical license, HV switching credentials, and a strong focus on safety and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A Grade Western Australian electrical license (mandatory).
• C Class Driver's License.
• Current First Aid/CPR.
• Current HV Switching certificate.
• Appointed HV operator (L1/2/3) - mandatory.
• Proven experience and competency in High Voltage Switching.
• Excellent Electrical knowledge & interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. SAP/FIORI/SW competence.
• Maintenance experience with HV electrical equipment and systems.
• HIAB, EWP, Forklift, Dogging and Rigging Certificates – advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action.
• Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Group Level Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
• Attend to faults on the network as they arise.
• HV switching for maintenance and operations.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting to limit downtime and improve the operational effectiveness including predictive and preventative maintenance measures.
• Adherence to BHP values and ways of working.
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.
• Executing tasks to a high standard and in a safe and timely matter.
• Notify Supervisor of any defects/damage on any equipment.
• Participating in a positive inclusive & diverse culture.

Skills

HV switching

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP/FIORI/SW

Job description

BHP is seeking an Engineering Technician Electrical (HV) at WAIO Central Sites to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and fault-finding on HV equipment in line with Australian Standards. You will work under the HV Maintenance Supervisor across 33kV/132kV assets, RMUs, and associated distribution lines.

The role requires a Western Australian electrical license, HV switching credentials, and a strong focus on safety and collaboration with stakeholders.