Lubrication Technician

Lubrication Technician

QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Reliability Lead Smelter

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 104875

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a Lubrication Technician within our Maintenance Lead Smelter Department.

Mount Isa

Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Mount Isa Mines

Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, 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.

The Role

This position would report to the Engineer Reliability and is a residential position based in Mount Isa. This role will see you responsible for the monitor, maintain, repair and improve the oil and grease systems across the Lead Smelter to maximize plant life and availability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement including:

Comply with all site safety standards, procedures, and legislative requirements

Conduct work in accordance with isolation, permit, and risk management procedures

Participate in safety interactions, inspections, and hazard reporting

Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in all work areas

Promote a proactive safety and reliability culture.

Condition Monitoring

Conduct routine condition monitoring inspections on fixed plant equipment including:

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Ultrasonic inspections

Oil sampling and analysis

Visual condition inspections

Monitor and trend equipment health data using CMMS and condition monitoring software

Identify developing equipment defects and provide recommendations for corrective actions

Assist with failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA)

Support maintenance strategy optimisation through analysis of equipment condition data

Generate condition monitoring reports and communicate findings to maintenance and operations teams

Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions

Lubrication Management

Execute lubrication schedules for rotating and critical plant assets

Perform oil changes, grease application, contamination control, and lubricant top-ups

Ensure correct lubricant selection and application in accordance with OEM and site standards

Maintain lubrication equipment and storage systems to best practice contamination control standards

Conduct lubricant sampling and coordinate laboratory analysis

Identify lubrication-related failures and opportunities for improvement

Assist in developing and improving lubrication routes and procedures.

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

Minimum experience of 3 years within the mining industry is preferred

Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential

Current manual driver’s license

Experience with lubrication and hydraulic systems

Experience with oil analysis and condition monitoring

Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP PM

Ability to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports

Understanding of rotating equipment failure modes

Sound computer skills

A demonstrated commitment to safety

A self-motivated attitude and enjoy working in small yet highly productive teams

The ability to adapt to change in duties from day to day

Application close: 8.00am Wednesday 4th November 2026