Qualified Mechanical Fitter – Copper SA (FIFO/Residential)

BHP Group; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowances

Company housing

DIDO from Adelaide

FIFO from Adelaide

Job summary

BHP Group invites applications for Qualified Mechanical Fitters to support Copper SA Operations across Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill in South Australia. The role covers fixed plant maintenance, safety-critical tasks, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on diverse mining equipment.

Ideal candidates hold an Australian Mechanical Fitter qualification, with mining or heavy industry experience, and a proactive mindset for equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian Mechanical Fitter trade qualification.
• Experience in mining, minerals processing, heavy industry or similar environments.
• Proven safety, risk management and safe work practices.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Experience with crushers, conveyors, pumps or processing plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed plant equipment.
• Conduct inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs for reliable operations.
• Contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, planning and maintenance teams to meet objectives.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and support planning.

Skills

Safety focus

Fault finding

Maintenance of fixed plant

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Shifts and rosters

Operational excellence

Education

Australian Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Job description

BHP Group invites applications for Qualified Mechanical Fitters to support Copper SA Operations across Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill in South Australia. The role covers fixed plant maintenance, safety-critical tasks, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on diverse mining equipment.

Ideal candidates hold an Australian Mechanical Fitter qualification, with mining or heavy industry experience, and a proactive mindset for equipment reliability and continuous improvement.