Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - Surface Maintenance | Olympic Dam
Date: 6 May 2026
Job Posting End Date: 18 Aug 2025 14:29:59 GMT
Location: Olympic Dam, South Australia, Australia.
Job is based at Olympic Dam and operates on a 7/7 day/night roster with residential, FIFO (from Adelaide) or DIDO options available.
About the Role
The role involves executing planned and unplanned maintenance activities on fixed plant within a minerals processing environment, contributing to optimal production, equipment performance and availability, and improving reliability for future growth within Surface operations. You will be trained on the BHP Operating System (BOS) and contribute to the company's focus on standardised work.
In this role you will:
* Comply with and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day.
* Carry out unplanned and planned routine maintenance, inspections and checks on Surface electrical equipment and instrumentation.
* Assist in resolution of E&I issues affecting equipment performance and availability.
* Review and update maintenance schedule plans and equipment history.
* Provide E&I trade skills to perform care maintenance tasks within the electrical maintenance area to ensure overall reliability and stability.
* Develop and revise operating and maintenance procedures.
* Communicate plant status to appropriate 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 qualification (essential).
* South Australian A-class Electrical Workers license (or ability to obtain).
* Experience working in a similar role with exposure to fixed plant (preferred).
* Instrumentation experience (preferred).
* EEHA experience (preferred).
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
* Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work or to escalation if needed.
* Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Thursday, June 4th at Midnight SA Time.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business provide opportunities for professional development as well as attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
BHP is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. We strive to provide a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
If you have a disability, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
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