Leading Hand | Electrical & Instrumentation | Nickel | Kwinana | 5D2X

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 The Role

• Competitive salary on offer plus 12% superannuation and a range of company benefits
• Live locally while you enjoy working in the resource sector
• Working a 5/2 roster (Monday - Friday)
• BHP Nickel West actively supports a diverse workforce and encourages Female and Indigenous applicants to apply
  
  

As an Electrical and Instrumentation Leading Hand in the fixed plant maintenance team at Kwinana, you’ll be provided with the tools to work within a zero harm safety culture. With our support, you’ll also ensure targeted plant and equipment availability. This role provides a stepping stone for someone looking to transition into a supervision role, with ample opportunities to develop your skills.

You will report to the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor and on a daily basis your core duties will include:

• Assist the Supervisor to delegate work to the team
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance team members
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned work
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement
• Avoid rework and the unnecessary use of parts and services (cost management)
• Step up Electrical Supervisor for leave coverage
• Actively participate in safety initiatives and systems to ensure all work is carried out safely
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team.
  
  

About You

Required skills and experience:

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• WA Electrical Licence
• Cert IV in Instrumentation
• HV experience
• Previous experience in a similar position in the mining industry
• Valid WA Drivers Licence
• EEHA Certificate (desirable)
• High Risk Tickets EWP, Forklift (desirable)
• Electrical In-House Nominee (desirable)
• Emergency Response and Rescue (desirable)
  
  

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.

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

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. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].