About BHP Operations Services
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
We are seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter who thrives on hands-on mechanical challenges and enjoys working in dynamic, mobile environments. As a key member of our Field Services team, you will support BHP’s major operational sites across the Pilbara, including Newman, South Flank, Area C, Jimblebar and Yandi. This is not a traditional fixed-location role—instead, you will travel between sites with a fully stocked mobile workshop, providing expert maintenance and repair services to world-class mining equipment.
This role operates on a Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) basis from Perth, with a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, followed by 7 nights on and 7 nights off, providing a balanced work-life structure.
Key Responsibilities;
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance, servicing, and repairs on heavy diesel equipment, particularly Liebherr 9400, Liebherr 996, Liebherr 9600 and occasionally Epiroc PV-271, Epiroc D65.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical faults to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Set up and pack down the fully mobile workshop on-site, supporting the roving team’s self-sufficiency and adaptability.
- Work outdoors in variable Pilbara conditions, maintaining strong environmental awareness.
- Contributing to safety compliance and adhering to OH&S standards in a mining environment.
- Supporting a positive, team-oriented and safety-focused work culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Diesel Fitter working on Liebherr, Hitachi, or Cat heavy machinery.
- Advanced skills in hydraulic tuning on Liebherr diggers are highly valued.
- Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in a field environment.
- Comfort working outdoors in varied Pilbara conditions.
- Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently within a tight-knit team.
- Flexibility and physical stamina to support packing and transportation of workshop equipment.
- A positive, can-do attitude suited to a fast-paced, ever-changing work setting.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salaries and Benefits: including discounted health insurance, novated leasing and many more
- Shareplus Employee Share Plan: Employees can purchase BHP shares and receive a one-for-one match after a minimum holding period
- Strong Recognition Culture: BHP has a global recognition program ("Big Thanks") that celebrates achievements, milestones, and values-based contributions
- Work-Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits: BHP emphasizes lifestyle support, offering flexible work arrangements, FIFO opportunities, and various leave options to maintain balance during your career
- Inclusive, Safe, and Supportive Work Environment: BHP prioritizes safety as its highest commitment, fosters workplace diversity and inclusion, offers 24/7 confidential counselling support, and provides a culture that values respect, wellbeing, and career development
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 several 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.
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].
