Diesel Fitter | Newman Mobile Maintenance Workshop | 8/6 And 7/7 Fifo

About the Role

BHP's Mobile Maintenance Workshop in Newman is recruiting trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Fitters on a permanent basis. The roster is 8 days on, 6 off, followed by 7 nights on, 7 off, flying in and out of Perth. You will work on the Pilbara iron ore surface fleet, including CAT 793F haul trucks and CAT 785 water carts, keeping some of the largest mining equipment in the country running.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on heavy surface mining equipment


• Diagnose faults, then repair and service diesel engines on CAT 793F trucks and CAT 785 water carts


• Support continuous improvement through procedure updates and root cause analysis


• Work as part of a crew that puts safety first on every job

About You

• Australian trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter


• Able to commit to the 8/6 and 7/7 rotating roster on a FIFO basis from Perth


• Prior mining or heavy industry exposure preferred


• Caterpillar equipment experience and mobile plant diagnostics highly regarded


• A team player with a strong commitment to safe work

What's on Offer

• Permanent role with FIFO from Perth on an 8/6 days and 7/7 nights rotation


• Competitive pay with an annual performance bonus


• Access to BHP's share match scheme


• Training and career development across BHP's WA Iron Ore business


• Generous parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program

About BHP

BHP is a global resources company with iron ore, copper, coal, nickel and potash operations. Its Western Australia Iron Ore business runs mines, rail and port facilities across the Pilbara, including the Newman hub.

Apply directly on BHP's careers site using the apply link on this listing.