Scraper Technician | Maintenance West | Port Hedland

Job Description

Scraper Technician | Maintenance West | Port Hedland

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Date: Aug 21, 2026

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Job Posting End Date: 23-May-2025;13:59:59GMT

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Job Country: Australia

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Job State/Province: Western Australia

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Job Location/Region: Pilbara

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About BHP

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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 withextraordinary 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.
\n Come and be a part of this success.

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About Operation Services

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BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.We are investing in our team to take your skills and career to places you never thought possible. This is an exciting time for BHP.
\n Are you ready to make your place?

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About the Role

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We have an exciting opportunity for experienced, qualified, and safety-focused Scraper Technicians to join our Port Operations Mechanical Conveyor Maintenance Team. Operating FIFO from Perth on an 8/6, 7/7 or ourDynamic roster (182 shifts a year) with rosters published 4 weeks in advance, you will work alongside a supportive and inclusive team that embraces diversity and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Port Operations Mechanical Supervisor, you will bring a positive attitude, a drive to develop your skills, and a passion for working as part of a high-performing team.

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Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with daily and weekly schedules and documented procedures.
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• Perform scraper and plough inspections, maintenance, rebuilds, troubleshooting, installations, and breakdown change-outs.
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• Conduct conveyor and roller inspections across plant equipment, including shutdown preparation activities.
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• Operate workshop and mobile equipment safely and effectively.
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• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and actively participate in safe start and operational meetings.
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• Utilise maintenance systems and tools (including SAP/Fiori), while contributing to continuous improvement, training, and team capability development.
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About You

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• Certificate 3 Mechanical Trade
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• Prior experience maintaining conveyor belt cleaners within heavy industry
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• Knowledge of Flexco and Hosch products & standards (desirable)
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• Safety focus and strong attention to detail
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• Must be able and willing to perform work that is repetitive in nature
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• You will be a strong team player with a 'can do' attitude
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• Willingness to learn and further develop
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• Ability to be flexible in working routines to align with scheduled work.
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About Our Process

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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

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The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.

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At BHP, we recognize that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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.