Mechanical Fitter – Copper SA Ops (FIFO/Residential)

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowances

Company housing

FIFO from Adelaide

Job summary

BHP is seeking qualified Mechanical Fitters for its Copper SA operations across Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill in South Australia. The role involves maintaining fixed plant and mining equipment, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and contributing to safety and reliability across surface and underground sites.

Ideal candidates will hold a recognised Australian Mechanical Fitter trade qualification, have industry experience, and demonstrate a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian Mechanical Fitter trade qualification.
• Experience working within mining, minerals processing, heavy industry, manufacturing or comparable industrial environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, risk management and safe work practices.
• Well-developed fault-finding, troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Experience maintaining crushers, conveyors, pumps, processing plant equipment, mobile mining equipment or underground infrastructure.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and inclusive teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts and site-based maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Conducting inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to support safe and reliable operations.
• Contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Collaborating with operations, planning and maintenance teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Accurately recording maintenance activities and supporting maintenance planning processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Safety conscious

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Roster flexibility

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Fixed plant maintenance

Job description

BHP is seeking qualified Mechanical Fitters for its Copper SA operations across Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill in South Australia. The role involves maintaining fixed plant and mining equipment, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and contributing to safety and reliability across surface and underground sites.

Ideal candidates will hold a recognised Australian Mechanical Fitter trade qualification, have industry experience, and demonstrate a proactive approach to