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Fixed Plant Electricians - Surface Operations, Olympic Dam - Living Residential Roxby Downs SA

Date: 16 Sept 2026

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Australia

Job State/Province: South Australia

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About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.

Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Olympic Dam

Olympic Dam is one of Australia’s largest world‑class underground mining operations, featuring a highly advanced on‑site metallurgical processing plant in South Australia. It offers the opportunity to build a long‑term career in a dynamic and future‑focused environment.

As part of BHP, you'll work at a large and complex site that produces copper, uranium, gold and silver, using modern technology and innovative practices.

Located approximately 560km north of Adelaide on the traditional lands of the Kokatha, Arabana and Barngarla people,



Olympic Dam is a cornerstone asset within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, known for its scale, innovation, and strong focus on safety and performance.

With ongoing investment, including over A$840 million in near‑term growth capital, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop future‑ready skills, and contribute to meeting the world’s increasing demand for copper and a more sustainable future.

We are currently taking applications of interest from experienced Fixed Plant Electricians seeking to live residentially. You will join our Surface Operations team here at Olympic Dam. (Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, we would also like to hear from you).

Work Location | Residential Lifestyle in Roxby Downs

Joining the Surface Operations team, you will be considered for Electrical opportunities across our surface operations team. Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, if living residentially is appealing for you, we would also love to hear from you.

Living locally in Roxby Downs, South Australia, you will work a week on, week off 7/7 day/night rotational roster, returning home every night to live life your way.

Whether it is raising a family, becoming part of a thriving regional community or enjoying recreational and sporting activities outside of work,



residential living offers the opportunity to achieve a rewarding balance between career and lifestyle.

Roxby Downs is a up-to-date purpose‑built mining town approximately 560 kilometres north of Adelaide, offering quality schools, healthcare services, retail facilities, sporting clubs and recreational amenities for a population of approximately 4,000 people.

Residential opportunities offer:

- Attractive percentage‑based residential allowance
- Eligibility for company housing
- Reduced living costs through residential benefits
- Close proximity to site with an easy commute
- Home every night

The Challenge Ahead

As an Electrical Technician, you will play an important role in supporting safe, reliable and efficient operations across our fixed plant assets. You will be responsible for executing both planned and breakdown maintenance activities on electrical equipment and instrumentation within a large‑scale mining and processing workplace.

Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you will contribute to equipment reliability, plant availability and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting BHP's commitment to safe and standardised work practices. You will also be trained in the BHP Operating System (BOS) and have opportunities to further develop your technical capability within a complex operational environment.

What You'll Bring to the Role

- Australian recognised Electrical Trade qualification
- Current South Australian Electrical Workers Licence (or ability to obtain)
- Current C Class Driver Licence
- Experience maintaining fixed plant electrical equipment and instrumentation within mining, processing, indust

📌 Fixed Plant Electricians (Roxby Downs)
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