HV Electrician - 7/7 FIFO Mine Ops | Growth & Benefits

BHP Career Portal; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment with competitive

Access to a BHP share match scheme

Generous parental leave benefits and a

Ongoing support for you and your fami

Job summary

BHP is seeking a highly skilled High Voltage Electrician to join Peak Downs Mine. You will perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy electrical machinery, with a 7/7 rotating roster and FIFO/DIDO options from Brisbane, Cairns, or Townsville.

Join a safety‑driven team at a world‑class mining operation, where strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are valued and ongoing development in the heavy industry is supported.

Qualifications

• High Voltage Switching Operations certificate (desirable).
• Prior exposure to mining or similar heavy industries (preferred).
• Letourneau and Komatsu experience (highly regarded).
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Willing to work a 7/7 rotating day-night roster.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on heavy surface mining equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and conducting repairs and servicing on equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement through procedure updates and root cause analysis.
• Contributing to a safe and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High Voltage Switching Operations certificate

Job description

BHP is seeking a highly skilled High Voltage Electrician to join Peak Downs Mine. You will perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy electrical machinery, with a 7/7 rotating roster and FIFO/DIDO options from Brisbane, Cairns, or Townsville.

Join a safety‑driven team at a world‑class mining operation, where strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are valued and ongoing development in the heavy industry is supported.