Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Join the Copper Smelter Electrical team at Mount Isa Mines and work on Australia’s largest industrial complex, converting copper concentrate into metal. You will be part of a stable, long‑term operation that supports the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and statutory electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose breakdowns and conduct fault finding.
• Drive continuous improvement of the electrical infrastructure.
• Collaborate within a team to keep copper flowing through the smelter.

Required profile

• Trade qualification – Electrician with a Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Effective team player with good communication skills.

Required skills

• LV/HV motors, VVVF drives, HV switchgear/switching, turbines and synchronous machines.
• Experience with Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and Allen‑Bradley PLCs (or similar control systems).
• Certification in Instrumentation (Cert III/IV) and process control.
• Operation of overhead crane, forklift, EWP and rigging equipment.

What we offer

• 4/3 alternating roster with three‑day weekends.
• 5 weeks annual leave, novated lease options and relocation assistance.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus, employee referral scheme and Glencore Rewards program.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, professional development and above‑award superannuation.