Heavy Road Transport Mechanic in Newman

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About the Role

Reporting to the Auxiliary Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the repairs and maintenance to highway going trucks, dewatering pump units, lighting plans, mobile and classified plant equipment. In this role you will:

• Provide the highest level of diagnostics, repairs, maintenance/service to a fleet of Trucks (Scania/Fuso’s), Lighting Plants, EWP’s, Forklifts and other critical equipment within the Auxiliary department to ensure the efficiency of operations.
• Contribute to our safety and continuous improvement culture, BHP Operating Systems (BOS), by being pro‑active and demonstrating a commitment to high standards of execution within your trade.
• Operate mobile equipment within limits of competence, training and experience.
• Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports and drawings as required.
• Use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP) including time confirmations, raising notifications and closing work orders.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the rescheduling of work, organising and coordinating resources, scope of work and determining priorities when required.

About You

As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Australian recognised Heavy Road Transport Mechanical Qualification.
• High Risk License Working at Heights, HR, CV, Dogging, Rigging, Forklift, Air Con Ticket (Desirable).
• Extensive experience diagnosing, maintaining and repair/servicing a broad range of machinery/equipment of direct relevance.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a close‑knit team to achieve outcomes.

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

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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best‑in‑class employee share program. 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.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live, providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.