Electrical Maintenance Technician - Copper Smelter

About the role

Mount Isa Mines is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Technician for its Copper Smelter team in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role offers exposure to the largest industrial complex in Australia, where copper concentrate is processed into copper metal. The position is open to residents of Mount Isa.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and statutory maintenance
• Handle breakdowns and fault finding
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the electrical infrastructure
• Work within a team environment
• Help maintain the flow of copper through one of only two Australian copper smelters

Required profile

• Electrician trade qualification with an equivalent Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence
• An eye for detail and a commitment to high work quality
• Safety as a core personal value
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively

Nice to have

• Industrial process control, instrumentation maintenance and calibrations
• Knowledge of LV/HV motors, VVVF drives, HV switchgear, turbines and synchronous machines
• Exposure to Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and Allen Bradley PLCs, or similar control systems
• Cert 3 or 4 in Instrumentation and fixed plant maintenance

What we offer

• 4/3 alternating roster with 3-day weekends
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Novated lease options and Glencore Rewards program
• Corporate health insurance discounts and professional development
• Above-award superannuation
• Relocation packages and interim accommodation for up to 12 weeks
• $10k sign-on bonus and employee referral scheme