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Date: 15 Sept 2025 | Job Posting End Date: 20-Oct-2025; 15:59:59GMT
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Dewatering Field Service Technician | 8/6 or 8/20 | FIFO | Talent Pool
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region:
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 Opportunity
Newman Operations Dewatering are currently seeking an experienced Field Service Technician for servicing and maintaining the reliability of our diesel-driven water pumps and generators. These roles are based on a 8/6 or 8/20 days shift only roster FIFO from Perth.
While pump & generator experience is preferred, it is not essential; however, diesel engine experience is essential with a willingness to upskill and learn.
Typical duties will include:
- Carry out scheduled service, inspections and repairs to diesel-powered water pumps & generators in the field.
- Perform routine checks and troubleshooting of pumps and diesel engines.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely.
- Attend breakdowns and diagnose issues in the field.
- Recording of servicing information in Fiori/1SAP and other documentation.
- Demonstrate compliance with BHP policies and procedures.
- Implement, adhere and work to improve the current safety processes at BHP.
About You:
- Trade qualification - Diesel Mechanical or Mechanical Fitting
- Basic Dewatering knowledge advantageous
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ability to prioritise competing requirements and adapt to change
- Willingness to find and improve better ways of working
- Relevant Trade Certificate – Mechanical or Mechanical Fitting (or significant relevant work experience)
- Experience in a similar role maintaining diesel-powered water pumps & generators
- Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence. (HR-MR advantageous)
- Demonstrated OH&S; Awareness
- White card
Software knowledge Requirements:
- Technically proficient / Computer savvy
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- SAP /Fiori knowledge advantageous
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.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business provides significant prospect for professional development, as well as competitive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and an employee share program. We offer flexible working options, generous paid parental leave, and other extended leave entitlements. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live, providing a work workplace in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and other aspects of identity.
BHP is committed to a fair, equitable and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability, we can adjust our process to be more equitable for your situation. For inquiries, please email
Please note: We are advertising this position in anticipation of future requirements and may not have an immediate opening in this area. We are building a pool of talented individuals who are interested in being considered when the right role becomes available. We’ll match your skills and experience to upcoming opportunities as they arise.
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