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
BHP Technology is looking for an Operational Technology Technician to work at our Sites across the Bowen basin in Queensland. The role is responsible for undertaking preventative maintenance and providing technical field support for the mine sites Operational Technology Systems. The role is a Full Time position with BHP on continuous roster providing 24/7 coverage.
The role is an opportunity to expand your skills that you have as an Operational Technician (OT). OT covers a broad scope of work and no one will know it all but if you have the desire and enthusiasm to learn in a safe and supported environment we would like to hear from you.
Your responsibilities include:
- Ensuring day to day availability and maintenance of sites Operational Technology Systems
- Experience in the following Operational Technology Systems would be considered; Fleet Management Systems (Modular, Argus, Pegasus, and Terrain/SAT’s, Autonomous/conventional systems), Digital Radio (DRS), Network and Servers, CCTV, Wireless Telemetry System (WTS), LTE networks, Multi media, Site control systems (PLC/SCADA) and site security access system.
- Provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to support teams to resolve priority issues.
- Execute work orders as per schedule and/or directed by the Technology supervisor and completing the relevant work instructions associated with the work orders.
- Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability.
- Validate quality of work performed prior to completion.
- Review and request updates to Work Management and other Master Data as required.
- Complete work management processes during shift and update supervisor.
- Potential for step up supervisor duties.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- Trade certificate in Auto Electrical, Radio/LTE/Industrial Wireless Communications, Electronics or Industrial Electrical/Instrumentation
- Familiarity with mining Operations Technology, Digital Radio, Fleet Management (Komatsu and CAT suite of products), Communication Networks (WTS/LTE and fixed networks), control systems (PLC/SCADA) and CCTV, Physical Access management systems
- High work ethic, with a thirst for learning.
- A proven track record of Safety within an operational environment
- An ability to prioritise effectively and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Proactive in identifying areas of improvement in the management of Technology systems.
- Takes ownership of improvement ideas/solutions and sees them through to maturity.
- Owns their work and can organise themselves to execute the work safety and in a timely manner.
- Build relationships with customers/partners/site departments
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Australian C class driver’s license
- Coal mine exposure would be advantageous
- Open/unrestricted Cabling Licence preferable
Desirable experience: - SAP Work Management
- Working at Heights, Confined Space and First Aid training
Deadline of application is on 6 November 2026.
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 inclusion@bhp.com.
