BHP Iron Ore | Telecommunication Traineeships 2023 | FIFO from Perth

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

We are offering exciting opportunities across our Western Australia Iron Ore business, for people looking for an opportunity to join our business with limited or no industry experience for our fly in fly out operations.

BHP have designed site based programs to develop cultured, engaged, highly skilled and work ready employees, providing you with industry-leading training and mentoring by some of BHP's talented workforce. The roles available are FIFO from Perth 2/1 or 8/6 7/7 (Rotating Nights) depending on the site.  

We will take your experience from other industries and help you apply it to mining, Why not You? Why not now?  

The Nationally accredited certificate on offer includes:

• Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

About You

This opportunity is available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in starting a career as a Telecommunication Technician. We are looking for an adaptable, positive, individuals who enjoys an active role and are open to exploring the world of mining whilst learning something new every day.

Once you have completed your Cert III - You will be responsible for supporting site based activities around:

• Access control networks
• AV/VC systems
• GPS base stations
• End user computing incl desktop support
• Digital radio systems – Tetra
• Fibre optic & networking 
• Long-Term Evolution (LTE)
• In field trailer based communications networks

What can BHP Iron Ore offer you?  

• Obtain a Nationally Accredited Certificate with your training
• Industry Leading training programs
• Specialised training;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Long term employment opportunities;
• Mentoring and guidance; and
• Full uniforms and PPE

Applicants wishing to apply for these BHP FIFO opportunities must meet the following criteria:

• Have residence in Western Australia
• Hold a C class manual driver's licence 
• Pre Apprenticship Cert II in a relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Experience or background in Communications/Electronics/Telstra/NBN/Industrial Electrical (Desirable)
• Ability to attend Block Courses in Welshpool (WA) when required as part of the qualifications framework
• Comfortable doing Nightshift
• Strong commitment to your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven attendance record (recent school or employment history)
• A high commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to succeed
• Demonstrate basic administrative and/or computing skills

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. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce    

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. 

At BHP, we recognise 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.