Date: 8 Apr 2026 Job Posting End Date: Job Country: Australia Job State/Province: Western Australia Job Location/Region: Pilbara
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.
About the Role
Reporting to the Communications Supervisor, within the Rail team your responsibilities include:
* An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
* Ensure compliance with Rail Safety Act 2010 and any other legislative requirements.
* Ensure all incidents, hazards and observations are recorded and actions implemented in a timely manner.
* Assist with Incident Investigations, and/or Risk Assessments as required.
* Manage effective workplace relations with inter-departmental personnel.
* Works well in a team environment with the ability to work autonomously.
* Rectifies faults in a timely manner.
* Complete scheduled maintenance tasks.
* Provide technical advice to management, including the identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
About You
As a successful candidate you will possess the following:
* Trade Certificate in Electronics and Communications and/or Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications UEE30411
* WA "C" Class Manual Driver's License.
* ACMA Open Cabler's License, including all endorsements.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Competence with Microsoft suite.
* Demonstrated high quality of work and technical ability.
* Yield for continuous improvement opportunities.
* Knowledge of any or all;
o SDH/PDH/DWDM transmission systems.
o Microwave and Optic Fibre communications.
o Ethernet and IP Networks.
o P25 Digital and Analogue radio maintenance and repairs.
o Battery & Solar power systems.
o Rail asset protection systems.
o Vehicle Driver Safety Systems
* Demonstrated experience in Mining or Rail industries
Location
In this full-time permanent role, you have an option for residential based in the coastal town of Port Hedland, Western Australia. Or you will be based at Port Hedland on a fly-in fly-out 8 days on, 6 days off roster.
Port Hedland is home to our port and rail operations and is the largest regional centre in North-West Australia. The 20,000-strong population enjoys well-established education services, entertainment, shopping and medical facilities.
The outstanding facilities at the FIFO villages include a fully equipped gym, TV lounge and games rooms. Additionally, you will have access to the state-of-the-art aquatic and sporting facilities in the town of Port Hedland. All rooms in the villages have their own en-suite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.
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.
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