Heavy Diesel Fitter (Ancillary) | WAIO | Newman | Residential Lifestyle Roster

10 Sept 2026

Job Country

Australia

Job State/Province

Western Australia

Job Location/Region

Pilbara

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 currently seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters to join our Mobile Equipment Maintenance Ancillary Team at Newman Operations in Western Australia. Reporting to the Ancillary Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining fleet reliability and equipment performance while contributing to a strong safety culture.

These current and upcoming opportunities will work a Residential Lifestyle roster (4 days on - 5 off, 5 nights on - 4 off, 5 days on - 5 off, 4 nights on - 5 off, 5 days on - 4 off, 5 nights on – 5 off).

• You will get the opportunity to work on a diverse range of industry-leading equipment, including:
• CAT 994K and 992 Wheel Loaders
• CAT 16M, 18M and 24M Graders
• CAT D10 and D11 Dozers
• CAT 374 and 385 Excavators

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs and breakdown response activities
• Conduct advanced diagnostics, fault finding and testing on mobile equipment
• Identify and rectify defects to improve equipment reliability
• Contribute to root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives
• Support continuous improvement programs and maintenance best practices
• Review and improve maintenance procedures where required
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and quality workmanship
• Contribute positively to team culture and site performance

About You

We're looking for individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and take pride in delivering quality maintenance outcomes.

You will hold: Australian-recognised Heavy Mechanical Trade Qualification (Required)

• High Rist Work Licence (DG, RI, LF) – Desirable
• Strong technical and mechanical experience, particularly with CAT equipment
• Proven diagnostics and breakdown maintenance experience on mobile mining equipment
• Experience working on ancillary equipment highly regarded
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and procedural compliance
• Computer literacy and preferably experience using SAP/1SAP
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Newman

The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s.  Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.

With housing & relocation packages on offer, in addition to substantial utility subsidies it allows you (and perhaps your family) to build roots and experience a relaxed community lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara. You will enjoy the benefits of returning home every night.

Our Newman Operations are located approximately 5 to 10kms out of Newman, Western Australia which makes it a short trip to / from work!

Living and working in the Pilbara provides a climate that allows a life for outdoor living. With significantly more sunshine, design a lifestyle of your making. Additionally, the team at Newman West are a close-knit supportive team of mining professionals who make going to work a place to enjoy.

Whether you're looking for a lifestyle change, improved work-life balance, or the opportunity to work on a world-class fleet, Newman offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of a residential community.

Is now the time to consider a change? Why not you? Why not now? – Newman a community you won’t want to leave! - YouTube

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 Opportun