Electrician

Electrician QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Ref. No. 31985

We have residential positions available within our Copper Smelter Electrical team. This exciting opportunity will see you gain exposure to the largest industrial complex in Australia, specifically the part where copper concentrate becomes copper metal.

Mount Isa Mines There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community. Stay local. Build your future. Apply now.

The Copper Smelter and Mount Isa Community The Mount Isa Copper smelter is one of two Copper Smelters in Australia. We process over a 1,000,000 tonnes of Copper Concentrate per year from both our own mines and from sources all over the country and globe.

No matter where you live in Mount Isa its always a short commute to work; Mount Isa has a barramundi stocked lake and is surrounded by camping and 4WD opportunities. Mount Isa has a large sporting community, gyms as well as plenty of leisure activities and heaps of events including the biggest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Preventative & Statutory maintenance

Breakdowns & Fault finding

Continuous improvement of the Electrical Infrastructure

Working within a team environment

Contributing to the flow of copper from one of only two Australian Copper Smelters

How the role would benefit you:

An attractive 4/3 alternating roster (3 day weekends)

5 Weeks annual Leave

Novated Lease options

Glencore Rewards program

Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Professional Development

Above award superannuation

Relocation packages provided and interim accommodation for up to 12 weeks

$10k sign on bonus

Employee referral scheme

What we need from you:

Trade qualification – Electrician with an equivalent Queensland Electrical Mechanic License

An eye for detail and a want for high work quality

Safety as a core personal value

The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively

Nice to Have’s:

Industrial process control, instrumentation maintenance and calibrations

LV/HV Motors, VVVF drives, HV switchgear/switching, turbines and synchronous machines

Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and Allen Bradley PLCs (or have had exposure to similar control systems)

Cert 3 or 4 in Instrumentation

Fixed plant maintenance

We support our people to realise their full potential through:

Overhead Crane, Forklift, EWP, Rigging, Dogging

Cert III in Instrumentation

Process Control, PLC, DCS opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Applications Close: 8.00am Monday 24 August 2026