Mechanical Fitter – Hydro SX: Residential/FIFO Role

BHP Group; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Roxby Downs

FIFO from Adelaide

DIDO – Regional SA

BIBO Port Augusta, Roxby Downs

Job summary

BHP Group is hiring a Mechanical Fitter for the Hydro SX area at Olympic Dam in South Australia. The role involves working on Hydromet and Solvent Extraction processes, supporting planned and breakdown maintenance, and improving asset reliability.

Residential Roxby Downs and FIFO options are available. The position requires Australian trade qualifications in mechanical discipline, SAP exposure, fault-finding skills, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised trade qualification within a mechanical discipline.
• Exposure to hazardous area environment would be preferred.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and WHS legislation.
• Previous shift work experience would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across Hydromet and Solvent Extraction.
• Follow standards, procedures and safety requirements to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Provide mechanical trade expertise to support equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production to identify, escalate and resolve issues.
• Provide regular feedback to supervisors on progress, risks and priorities.
• Contribute to safety, accountability and teamwork culture.
• Support operational excellence through effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment per BHP standards.

Skills

Trade qualification

SAP

Fault finding

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

BHP Group is hiring a Mechanical Fitter for the Hydro SX area at Olympic Dam in South Australia. The role involves working on Hydromet and Solvent Extraction processes, supporting planned and breakdown maintenance, and improving asset reliability.

Residential Roxby Downs and FIFO options are available. The position requires Australian trade qualifications in mechanical discipline, SAP exposure, fault-finding skills, and leadership abilities.