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!

 

Who We're Looking For

New to industry individuals excited to pursue a career in mining with no previous experience

A genuine interest in fixing, repairing, or tinkering combined with hands on work

Inspired to make a difference - be part of a community of growth, innovation, and change.

Committed to do what’s right - in how we work, treat one another, and protect our environment

Motivated to seek better ways - continual growing as individuals and moving our organization forward

 

About the Opportunity

You will be paid while you train at the BHP Potash Academy and become a qualified underground Production/Maintenance Technician. These are permanent opportunities, and once successfully completing your studies, you will continue your employment with BHP in a permanent position based at our Jansen mine site with a choice of even time rosters to ensure the best work life balance.  Traineeships are an 8-month training program based at the academy. Trainees study to become highly skilled and valued production technicians with BHP, completing a certificate in mining essentials and a certificate in applied mechanics. You will also get a blend of theory, practical and on-site learning while becoming familiar with maintaining/operating specific mining equipment.

 

Traineeship Details

Training is undertaken in Humboldt. While training you will be working Monday to Friday a standard 8hr day at Carlton Trails College. Candidates would need to relocate to the Humboldt area if they do not already live locally.

 

Once You Deploy to Site

Upon successful completion of the training program, you will commence mine-site based employment at our Jansen operations. It is expected that you will reside within a safe 90km commute from the Jansen mine site. Graduates will deploy to site as Production Technicians or Maintenance Technicians working underground.

Daily activities include:

Relocate supplies using heavy equipment

Perform manual sounding/scaling

Repair/replace monorail

Repair/replace rollers         

Mucking with a scoop (LHD)

 

About You

New to industry with no previous experience

A high commitment to safety 

An interest in problem solving, fixing things and working with your hands

A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills

Motivation to achieve goals & enjoy a mixture of classroom and hands-on learning

Ability to live a safe travelling distance to the Humboldt/Jansen region

Experience working on machinery/vehicles through a hobby or work is highly regarded

 

Benefits of the program

Career development / training opportunities

Community and wellness programs

BHP Share Matching Program

Excellent health care programs for you and your immediate family