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.
We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer Fire Systems, reporting to the Superintendent Engineering Mechanical & Civil/Structural.
As Principal Engineer Fire Systems, you will be the technical authority for fire detection, protection and suppression systems across Copper South Australia, supporting Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations. You will play a key role in safeguarding people, assets and operations by shaping how fire risk is understood, managed and controlled across a large and complex mining and processing portfolio.
This is an opportunity to influence critical business decisions through expert engineering leadership, risk management and technical governance. You will provide evidence-based advice on fire-system performance, compliance, asset integrity and life-safety risks while helping ensure critical controls remain effective and aligned with operational and investment priorities.
Working closely with operational, maintenance, reliability, project and risk teams, you will help drive consistency, assurance and continuous improvement across fire engineering systems and standards. You will also contribute to major projects, system audits, investigations, governance activities and asset lifecycle decisions that support safe and reliable operations.
You are an experienced engineering professional with deep expertise in fire systems, fire safety engineering or a related discipline. You combine strong technical judgement with the ability to communicate complex risks and recommendations clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
This role is based in Adelaide, South Australia, working a Monday to Friday roster with flexible hybrid working arrangements available. Regular travel to Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill is required, with additional site attendance as needed during critical assessments, shutdowns, commissioning activities or significant risk events.
At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:
And so much more!
Applications close 5pm Monday 12th October 2026.
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 several 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.
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