Underground MHS Belt Runner & Conveyor Operator

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shares program

Employee recognition program

Discounted corporate offers

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Belt Runner/Operator for Carrapateena, based at Carrapateena with FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta. You will support underground MHS conveyors, perform inspections, and maintain housekeeping while following strict safety protocols.

Role requires experience with conveyors, maintenance coordination, and the ability to communicate across shifts and teams in a high-demand mining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine inspections and maintenance reporting.
• Exposure to working at heights and confined spaces.
• Proven experience around conveyors systems.
• Commitment to wellbeing and speaking up for safety.
• Extensive experience driving a manual vehicle.
• Self-motivated with focus on high‑performance targets and safety.
• IT, Bobcat, riggers, dogging and excavator skills are advantageous.
• Ability to communicate across multiple levels and disciplines.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with maintenance to plan proactive maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Complete daily tasks and record history in SAP.
• Monitor conveyors and transfer chutes; escalate issues promptly.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on all equipment.
• Assist in permit-to-work tasks and update related documents.
• Provide feedback to Shift Maintenance Supervisors on progress.
• Work in dusty, high-temp underground environments with strict safety protocols.
• Check idlers/rollers/belt integrity; coordinate with fitters or splicers for issues.

Skills

Conveyor systems experience

Routine inspections

Working at heights & confined spaces

Manual vehicle operation

Safety-driven

SAP experience (advantage)

Equipment operation tools (Bobcat, rig

Job description

BHP is seeking a Belt Runner/Operator for Carrapateena, based at Carrapateena with FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta. You will support underground MHS conveyors, perform inspections, and maintain housekeeping while following strict safety protocols.

Role requires experience with conveyors, maintenance coordination, and the ability to communicate across shifts and teams in a high-demand mining environment.