Field Maintenance Auto Electrician | Newman Residential WA | Lifestyle Roster
Date: 14 May 2026
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region: Pilbara
About the Role
BHP are currently seeking applications from experienced Automotive Electricians who are interested in moving to Newman and joining our Newman Operations residential teams on a lifestyle roster (4 days on, 5 off, 5 nights on, 4 off, 5 days on, 5 off).
Responsibilities
* Ensure work is executed safely at all times.
* Conduct complex diagnostics and maintenance activities/repairs on mobile plant & equipment.
* Work efficiently and effectively on critical Mobile Fleet such as Excavators and Drills.
* Follow specific maintenance programs and procedures and carry out checks on equipment as required.
* Ensure accurate completion of technical documentation, reports and drawings as required.
* Be comfortable in the use of computerized maintenance systems (SAP), including time confirmations, raising notifications and closing work orders.
* 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.
* Undertake training on a regular basis and provide support and coaching to work mates within area of responsibility.
* Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with rescheduling of work, organising and coordinating resources, scoping of work and prioritising when required.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in the implementation of new initiatives in a constructive way.
About You
* Strong safety mindset and the ability to improve safety culture.
* Australian recognised Automotive Electrician Trade Qualification (Heavy Industry).
* Forklift and High Risk Working licence.
* Strong auto electrical maintenance experience with sound diagnostic abilities.
* Exposure to CAT Minestar Autonomous system.
* Experience with Cummins, Liebherr & Epiroc Equipment.
* Experience within Mining industry preferred, however agricultural or heavy industry will be considered.
* Ability to work off schematic drawings.
* Strong presentation, communication and coaching skills and the ability to work closely in a team environment.
Benefits and Opportunities
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, generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
Equal Opportunity
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. We 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 .
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