Mobile Maintenance Fitters | Maintenance East Deployment | Bowen Basin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment with benefits

Annual performance bonus

BHP share match scheme

Training and career development

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Funded FIFO flights from major hubs

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Trade Qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our Mobile Maintenance team at Peak Downs mine site. You will work on CAT haul trucks and water carts on a 7/7 day-night rotating roster, within a tight-knit team that prioritises safety and quality.

In this role, you will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and support other trades in both workshop and pit environments, while contributing to continuous improvement and strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Heavy Diesel Fitting or equivalent.
• Prior mining experience with CAT equipment.
• Drivers licence (essential), Forklift and HR licence (favourable).
• CAT ET & CAT SIS experience (essential).
• CAT schematic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown and scheduled maintenance on CAT 797F, 793F, 793C haul trucks and water carts.
• Diagnosing faults and repairs of diesel engines and components.
• Supporting fitters and other trades across workshop and pit breakdowns.
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas.
• Contributing to team culture, pre-starts and continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Fitting

Mining Experience

CAT equipment

Driver's licence

Forklift licence

HR licence

CAT ET & CAT SIS

CAT schematic knowledge

Autonomous

Team player

Tools

CAT ET

CAT SIS

Job description

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 Operation Services

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance.

BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

We are investing in our team to take your skills and career to places you never thought possible. This is an exciting time for BHP. Are you ready to make your place?

About The Role

We’re seeking a Trade Qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our Mobile Maintenance team at our Peak Downs mine site. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work alongside a high-performing crew on a 7/7 day-night rotating roster.

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 Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Breakdown and scheduled maintenance on CAT 797F, 793F, 793C haul trucks and water carts.
• Diagnosing faults and conducting repairs and servicing of diesel engines and components.
• Supporting fitters and other trades across workshop and pit breakdowns.
• Keeping work areas clean, safe, and organised.
• Contribute positively to team culture, pre-starts, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Trade Qualified Heavy Diesel Fitting or equivalent
• Prior mining experience with CAT equipment.
• Drivers licence (essential), Forklift and HR licence (favourable).
• CAT ET & CAT SIS experience (essential).
• CAT schematic knowledge.
• Autonomous, punctual, and reliable.
• Motivated, great attitude, strong work ethic.
• Team Player.

What is on Offer?

• Permanent employment with competitive pay and benefits.
• Annual performance bonus paid each September.
• Access to a BHP share match scheme.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Generous parental leave benefits and a range of leave options.
• Ongoing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Funded FIFO flights from Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns, plus annual travel allowance for DIDO and local employees.

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 fairly 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.