Smelting &Refining, Lead Smelter – Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 100612
An opportunity exists for an Electrician to join the Lead Smelter Maintenance team. This role is based residential Mount Isa, reporting directly to the Electrical and instrument Supervisor.
Mount Isa
This is your moment to join Mount Isa Mines. After a 2025 hiring freeze designed to support and redeploy our existing employees, we’re now ramping up recruitment in 2026 for major transformation initiatives. We’re seeking skilled local trades, professionals, and leaders ready to make an impact. This is more than a job, it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Electrical and instrument inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs, as well as installations to support the Lead Smelter electrical infrastructure.
- You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working on Low voltage 440v motor circuits, variable speed drives, soft starters and conveyor systems.
- Ability to fault-find during electrical breakdowns in an industrial environment, experience on Ramsey Weighers, SMC positioners, ultrasonic level transmitters, differential pressure transmitters and magnetic flow meters will be highly regarded.
- Hold a full valid Queensland Electrical licence is mandatory for this role, with an instrumentation qualification highly preferred. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 - 4 years trade experience.
- Expertise in using Allen Bradley Control Logic PLC and Yokogawa CS3000 DCS system would be highly regarded.
- You will have the ability to think logically and be determined to work towards finding favourable solutions and outcomes regarding plant/ safety improvements. You will value continuous improvement, exceptional communication skills and work within a team with a strong focus on safety.
- Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation.
- Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs;
- Fantastic professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and unrivalled career opportunities
- Relocation package with up to 12-week transit accommodation
- $10K Sign on bonus (subject to eligibility)