Lubrication Technician

About the role

The Lubrication Technician will be based residentially in Mount Isa, reporting to the Engineer Reliability. You will monitor, maintain, repair and improve oil and grease systems across the Lead Smelter to maximise plant life and availability.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine condition monitoring inspections including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic inspections, oil sampling and visual checks.
• Execute lubrication schedules for rotating and critical assets, conduct oil changes, grease applications and contamination control.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS, generate reports and communicate findings to maintenance and operations teams.
• Support failure investigations, root‑cause analysis and optimisation of maintenance strategies.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the mining industry (preferred).
• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Current manual driver’s licence and ability to work in a residential onsite environment.

Required skills

• Lubrication and hydraulic system knowledge.
• Oil analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Use of CMMS (SAP PM) and interpretation of vibration and oil analysis reports.
• Experience with thermography, ultrasonic inspection and visual condition inspections.