HV Electrician | Operations Services | Peak Downs Mine

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

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HV Electrician | Operations Services | Peak Downs Mine

Job Posting End Date: 03-Jul-2025;13:59:59GMT

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: Queensland

Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled High Voltage Electrician to join our elite team at Peak Downs Mine In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise to complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance on all electric heavy machinery while working on a 7/7 rotating roster. We offer FIFO options from Brisbane, Cairns, or Townsville, as well as BIBO/DIDO to the Bowen Basin.

As part of BHP Operations Services, you’ll work within a tight-knit team structure that values safety, quality, and genuine connection between crews and supervisors. We offer strong career development pathways and support your growth within the industry.

Your role will involve, but is not limited to:

• 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.

Whether you're an experienced professional or newly trade-qualified, we welcome your application!

About You

• 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.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment with competitive pay and benefits
• Access to a BHP share match scheme
• Generous parental leave benefits and a range of leave options
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks, which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fair and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.