Mechanical Fitting Traineeships | BHP FutureFit Academy | PerthDate: 14 Oct 2024
Job Posting End Date: 30-Dec-2022;08:59:59GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region: Perth
Are you looking to start or build your career in a hands-on mining role?
Kick-start your maintenance career at BHP and study at our industry-first FutureFit Academy. We are looking for enthusiastic people who are keen to take the next step and become qualified maintainers.
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.
About the opportunity Maintenance Traineeships are a 12 month training program based at the academy in Forrestfield. Trainees study to become skilled Maintenance Associates with BHP, completing a Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology.
Our Traineeships will provide you with exciting opportunities including:
Learning about the Fixed Plant equipment that we use on our mine sites, such as Conveyors, Crushers, Screens, Apron Feeders, Chutes, and more.Performing a variety of tasks such as inspections, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs on large mining equipment and components.Participating in a mixture of classroom and theory learning, as well as practical workshop training.Paid training is undertaken at our training academy in Perth. While training, you will work a roster of 7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off; day shift hours are 6am to 4:30pm and night shift hours are 1:30pm to 12:00am.
The Perth academy is currently offering Fixed Plant Traineeship roles to commence in November 2024.
If you are interested in applying, we highly recommend you visit our website for more information on the program.
Accommodation and transportation are not provided, and candidates would need to relocate to the Perth area if they do not already live locally. BHP has sites across Australia, and it is important to understand that you may be required to relocate (including interstate) once you complete your training based on demand for your trade or skillset across our mine sites.
About you We're looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds. Previous maintenance training is not necessary; however, you will have a genuine interest in fixing, repairing, or tinkering.
To set you up for success, you will need:
A high commitment to safetyA strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skillsMotivation to achieve goals & enjoy a mixture of classroom and workshop learningAbility to live a safe travelling distance to the training centre - this is not a FIFO/DIDO role (whilst studying at the academy).Ability to attend a roster that rotates across early mornings, evenings, and weekendsNecessary personal support networks available to assist you in working the above rosterExperience working on machinery/vehicles through a hobby or work is highly regarded, but not essential Benefits of the program If successful, you will be paid to study whilst working on industry-leading equipment, and will have the opportunity to learn about BHP systems and processes. As a permanent employee with BHP, you will receive an attractive salary and a wide range of benefits such as:
Community and wellness programsDiscounted Leisure & Entertainment Memberships 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 At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
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