Fixed Plant Mechanical Trainer - Assessor | FutureFit Academy Perth (85281)

About BHP Operations Services


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.​

About the BHP Operations Services FutureFit Academy (OS FFA)

The BHP OS FutureFit Academies are a purpose-built facilities revolutionizing pathways into mining maintenance and production services. Campuses have been established in Forrestfield, Western Australia and Mackay, Queensland. The nationally recognized curriculums delivered include heavy diesel, mechanical, fabrication, auto-electrical trades and production services (equipment operators) and are designed in-line with industry best practice and current education methodologies that blend theoretical, practical and virtual reality simulation training in well-equipped Mobile and Fixed Plant Workshop environments.

About the Role

The OS FFA Forrestfield delivers a range of Maintenance programs including Trade Apprenticeships (Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic, Fabrication), Maintenance Traineeships (Certificate II in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant) and Auto-Electrician Apprenticeships.

The FFA Forrestfield Fixed Plant Team are currently seeking multiple Mechanical Trainer-Assessors to deliver both Certificate II and Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical programs. If you are someone with Fixed Plant experience and a passion for sharing your technical knowledge, site and life experiences with the next generation of Fixed Plant Maintenance personnel this could be the role for you.

The role is based in Perth working an 8/6 roster reporting to the Supervisor FFA – Mechanical. The roster is an AM/PM shift rotation with the AM Shift 6am-4.30pm and PM Shift 1.30pm-Midnight. Your first PM Shift is a dedicated Personnel Development and Curriculum Preparation Day.

Role requirements include but are not limited to:

• Utilising a variety of training methodologies, including classroom instruction, workshops, online learning platforms, and simulations to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Fostering an inclusive training environment that values and encourages participation from individuals with a range of backgrounds
• Modelling safety behaviours and ensuring safety principles and practices are followed at all times within the workplace
• Continuously collaborating with our OS Execution Enablement Team to improve training content and delivery
• Proactively engaging with OEMs to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies, including organizing vendor site visits and training opportunities for the lead team as well as learners
• Providing tailored feedback to Apprentices and Trainees to support their learning progress whilst also working closely with your Supervisor to provide any feedback they may require ensuring safety and cultural behaviours are maintained and managed effectively in the team

About You

If you have experience in Mechanical/Fixed Plant Environments and are driven by a desire to develop others, we are looking for you. While a Cert IV TAE is highly desirable, we may be able to assist in attaining this for the right candidate.

Ideally you will possess a number of the following skills and qualifications:

• Minimum two years’ experience in a Fixed Plant environment
• Fixed Plant Trade Certificate (Mechanical Fitting). We can assist in attaining RPL for this qualification for the right candidate.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment desirable. We can assist in attaining this qualification for the right candidate.
• Ability to adapt training methods to suit different learning styles.
• Positive attitude, willingness to set an example and implement positive change.
• Skilled in coaching and modelling BHP values and behaviours.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role. Diversity of thought and practical experience will be embraced.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships across a range of team members and stakeholders.
• Highly effective communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and promote a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Uphold a work culture of respect and inclusion that contributes to a positive and productive environment.

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.