Electrical Project Technician | Carrapateena

Job Description

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: All BHP employees and contractors please apply using your BHP credentials / email address.Please click on 'BHP Employee / Contractor Login' button on the top right of this page to apply. Electrical Project Technician | Carrapateena Date: 16 Jan 2025 Job Posting End Date: 02-Feb-2025;13:29:59GMT Job Country: Australia Job State/Province: South Australia 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. Join BHP Carrapateena, a safe, reliable, globally competitive business supported by motivated people. At Carrapateena, we care that everyone goes home safe to do the things they love.Located 472 kilometres north-west of Adelaide, South Australia, Carrapateena is part of our Minerals Australia operations, within the Copper South Australia province. The mine is located on the traditional land of the Kokatha people. Carrapateena produces copper concentrate and is one of the largest mining projects in South Australia in the last decade. Please note this position is based at Carrapateena, offered on a FIFO (from Adelaide) basis and operating on an 8/6 roster pattern arrangement. About the role We currently have a role available for a Project Electrical Technician to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for executing a variety of Project Electrical activities within an operational mining and minerals processing environment. Your work will contribute to optimal production, equipment performance and availability, as well as improving reliability and ensuring that we are well placed for future growth within our operations. In this role you will: Comply to and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day Carry out electrical work on a variety of new and existing projects Utilise your electrical project and installation knowledge to execute daily tasks Assist in resolution of electrical issues Develop and revise project related procedures and work instructions Communicate project status to appropriate personnel and departments Maintain a high level of housekeeping in all work areas About you Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualifications (essential) South Australian A-class Electrical Workers license, or ability to obtain Experience working in a similar role with exposure to Electrical project and installation work within an operational mining and minerals processing environment C Class Manual Drivers Licence and experience Ability to operate an Integrated Tool Carrier (IT), or willingness to learn Working at Heights accreditation and experience, or willingness to learn Good understanding of interactions between mining and other site functions such as projects, construction, maintenance and processing Experience in design and installation of LV electrical reticulation Ability to develop Certificates of Compliance and other technical documents such as as-built drawings Intermediate level of computer literacy (MS Office Suite of programs) 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. 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