Boilermaker, Smelter - Olympic Dam - Residential, DIDO, FIFO - 7/7 - 12 Months Fixed Term
About Copper SA Operations at BHP
About Olympic Dam
The Challenge Ahead
What You’ll Bring to the Role
You are a safety-focused maintenance professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and working collaboratively within a high-performing team environment.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Australian recognised trade qualifications as a Boilermaker or within a relevant mechanical discipline.
- Experience across fabrication, maintenance and repair activities within an industrial, mining, processing or heavy maintenance environment.
- A proactive approach to safety and a genuine commitment to creating a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in dynamic operational environments.
- Experience working effectively across multiple work fronts while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
- Sound computer literacy and exposure to maintenance management systems, with 1SAP experience beneficial.
- An understanding of quality assurance principles, maintenance optimisation and continuous improvement practices.
- Previous experience working in hazardous area environments and within shift-based operations will be highly regarded.
- A willingness to continue developing your technical capabilities and contribute to team success.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Safely execute planned, unplanned and breakdown maintenance activities within the Smelter plant.
- Consistently follow maintenance standards, procedures and safe work practices to support operational excellence.
- Develop strong working relationships with operations personnel to ensure downtime issues are identified, escalated and resolved efficiently.
- Provide regular communication and feedback to supervisors regarding maintenance work progress and emerging issues.
- Support preventative and reactive maintenance activities through the application of technical expertise and practical problem-solving.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve safe, reliable and efficient maintenance outcomes.
- Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing and environmental responsibility through positive leadership and coaching behaviours.
- Identify opportunities to improve procedures, processes and plant performance, participating in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
- Work collaboratively across shifts and departments to deliver value and improve operational efficiency.
Roster
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:
- Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
- Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
- Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
- Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
- Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
- Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.
Life at Olympic Dam
- Life on site is designed to help you switch on for work and switch off when it matters, with a modern on-site village that supports comfort, connection, and wellbeing
- Vibrant village lifestyle with a modern tavern, golf simulators and regular social events that make it easy to connect and build community
- Strong focus on wellbeing, with a fully equipped gym, outdoor courts, plus yoga, Pilates and personal trainers on site
- Great food experience, including varied menus and themed dining nights that bring people together
- Easy access to everyday essentials, with daily bus services to local township of Roxby Downs for shopping, healthcare and more
- Ongoing investment in facilities, creating a comfortable, safe and constantly improving place to live while you grow your career
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