Mechanical Leading Hand
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Lead Smelter Electrical & Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref No: 101749
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Leading Hand UM1T role to join us in the Fixed Plant Surface Maintenance team at the Lead Smelter, working a roster of 4D4O4D2O, dayshift.
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.
Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region. today.
The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor Mechanical, you will ensure to safely and effectively perform planned and breakdown maintenance tasks by working within a team.
Promoting site safety standards and ensuring the highest standards of work are conducted and maintained, with opportunity to develop into further roles within the business.
Your key responsibilities include:
To assist the supervisor by acting in a leadership capacity for the crew
To act in supervisor role when supervisor is absent
Encourage personnel to participate in safety-related activitiesI
Identify potential improvements to work practices and conditions
Provide feedback to the Supervisor on a regular basis
Be proactive in maintaining competencies as specified in the Leading Hand Training Plan
Assist in managing and coordinating time and priorities for self and team
Identify potential safety and cost-saving initiatives
To deliver personnel and equipment to job sites and return surplus equipment to stores
To assist in achieving budgeted development and production KPIs by performing varied tasks
To contribute positively to the team environment, operate safely and assist with delivery of production targets within budget
Assist supervisor and team in scope/method development
Assist in supervisor/teams weekly planning obligations
Build and develop in co-operation with key stakeholders, shutdown execution plan paks.
The successful applicants will have:
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role/responsibilities
Trade qualified Fitter or Engineer
Mining experience preferred but not essential
Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills
Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail
Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
Good communication skills
Willingness and ability to learn new processes
Hold a current Australian manual drivers licence
Experience in SAP would be an advantage or similar system
Experience in Excel would be an advantage
Applications close: 8.00am Friday 19 June 2026
