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Workshop Technician
Adaptalift Group —Welshpool WA
- $40 an hour
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Shift Operations Technician
Acciona —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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Process Technician - Tailings & Water
Northern Star Resources Limited —Kalgoorlie WA
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Process Technician (Hazardous Waste Treatment & Resource Recovery)
EcoCycle Group —Kwinana Beach WA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
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- In-person
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Lynas Rare Earths —Kalgoorlie WA
- 12 hour shift
- Leadership
- Life insurance
Operations Supervisor - Perth Inspection Division
Centurion Group —Welshpool WA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
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Process Technician
MPC Solutions —Western Australia
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Webgen Technician- Blasting
Orica —West Leederville WA
- Full-time
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Leading Hand Process Technician
Genesis Minerals —Mount Morgans WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Microsoft Excel
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Regional Pest Control Technician - Pilbara
Rentokil Initial —Pilbara WA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Time management
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Process Technician
Northern Star Resources Limited —Kalgoorlie WA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Dewatering Technician
AngloGold Ashanti —Binduli WA
- Computer skills
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- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Condition Monitoring Technician
Northern Star Resources Limited —Kalgoorlie WA
- Day shift
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- Health insurance
- Parental leave
HVAC Technician | Christmas Island
Mader Group —Western Australia
- Leadership
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Entry Level Core Yard Technician
Evolution Mining —Kalgoorlie WA
- Day shift
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Office
- Relocation assistance
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Dewatering Technician - FIFO
Mineral Resources —Newman WA
- Full-time
- Free food
Condition Monitoring Technician
Gold Fields —Laverton WA
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Audio Visual Exhibition Technician General Hand
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- From $33.46 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer skills
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Technician Water Operations

BHP -
Western Australia

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Job Details

Benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

Certificate III
Driver Licence
Communication skills
Water treatment

Full Job Description

Date: 19 May 2026

Job Posting End Date:

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 Role

Infrastructure & Services (I&S) Water Eastern operates and maintains a range of Water Treatment Plants, bore fields, wastewater systems, and surplus water (aquifer reinjection) assets across the Pilbara.

This position is based in Newman on a family‑friendly 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, working with a committed, outcomes‑focused team dedicated to safe, reliable water operations.

As a Water Services Technician, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring drinking water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure safe performance and compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Routine plant inspections, identifying and reporting faults, and supporting maintenance activities form a core part of the daily duties.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and maintain water treatment and wastewater processes in line with design requirements, operating manuals, and technical procedures.
Conduct regular field sampling and testing for drinking water, bore fields, membranes, and wastewater systems.
Collect and enter field data into operational databases; report anomalies or exceedances to the Supervisor.
Monitor system alarms and take appropriate operational action to manage risks to supply and compliance.
Complete scheduled work within required timeframes and standards.
Participate in safe job planning, toolbox meetings, and workplace inspections.
Respond to after‑hours breakdowns as part of the on‑call roster.
Support Supervisors in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Perform routine membrane cleaning, chemical dosing system checks, and chemical handling in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
Work closely with internal teams, OEM representatives, and supporting departments to ensure reliable operation of assets.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Certificate III (or above) in Water Operations (highly regarded).
Experience with groundwater (bore) water treatment processes, SCADA systems, and chemical dosing (including chlorine gas).
Proven capability in field laboratory testing and analysis, interpreting water quality results to inform operational decisions and optimise system performance.
Willingness to obtain required high‑risk training (e.g. Confined Space, Gas Testing, Atmospheric Monitoring, SCBA, Forklift etc.) if not already held.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, identify and control hazards, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to safe work.
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and independently in remote locations.
Valid Australian C‑Class driver’s licence.

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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

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, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. 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. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and 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 [email protected].

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