Light Vehicle Mechanic

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.

Our Operations – Olympic Dam

Join Olympic Dam a safe, reliable, globally competitive business delivered by our people. At Olympic Dam we care that everyone goes home safe to do the things they love. We believe Leadership drives culture and culture drives performance. All incidents are preventable and everyone has a role to play.
 

Olympic Dam is one of the world's most significant deposits of copper, gold, and uranium. Located 560 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia, Olympic Dam is a part of our Minerals Australia operation. It's made up of underground and surface operations and operates a fully integrated processing facility from ore to metal.

About the Role

Please note listed positions are based at Olympic Dam, operating on a 7/7 (day/night) roster pattern arrangement, with residential, FIFO (Adelaide) or DIDO (on location options available.
 

We are pleased to offer positions for several talented Light Vehicle Mechanics due to ongoing growth in the Copper SA Portfolio.

You will be warmly welcomed by your team, your leader and methodically and correctly inducted and trained into your respective teams safely, and we will ensure you establish a true home away from home bond with your commitment to our team and your career with BHP.

You will be responsible for basic maintenance on land cruisers including:

• Carrying out inspections according to documented maintenance procedures and instructions
• Undertaking housekeeping as required
• Participating in safe start and other operational meetings as required
• Having a willingness to undertake training as required
• Take personal responsibility for helping the team achieve expected results by doing what is required and taking timely actions within the scope of ability without being supervised.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementing of the new initiatives in a constructive way
• Demonstrating a focus on safety, achievement and team engagement in all aspects of work 
• Follow specific maintenance programs and procedures and carrying out checks on equipment as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports and drawings as required.

About You 

• Proven experience with the maintenance of light vehicles
• Relevant Trade Qualification - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Experience with Toyota Landcruiser would be advantageous
• Keen to learn, a willingness of self-improvement and ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Automotive air conditioning ticket Desirable
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, be self-motivated and show passion toward the equipment within the department
• Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the planning process

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Friday 24 July at Midnight SA time.

BENEFITS 

BHP offers an array of attractive perks to our employees, not limited to annual bonus, shares program, employee recognition program, heavily discounted corporate offers attractive parental leave policies and so much more. To hear more about the benefits we offer our employees, please take a moment to play Why choose BHP for your career? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W541c1oeLmE

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.

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 inclusion@bhp.com.