Supervisor – Support & Tech Instruments
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter & MPS Electrical
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 18090
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 Copper Smelter and Mount Isa Community
The Mount Isa Copper Smelter is one of two copper smelters in Australia. We process over 1,000,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year from our own mines and from sources all over the country and globe. No matter where you live in Mount Isa it’s 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.
Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
The Role
We have a residential position available within our Electrical Maintenance team. This exciting opportunity will see you join the Electrical leadership group reporting to the Electrical Superintendent. In this role you will be required to effectively co-ordinate and supervise a team of electrical personnel carrying out maintenance, calibrations, projects and minor installation work within the Copper Smelter and Environmental assets.
As the person to control electrical works, you will be responsible for ensuring that electrical and instrumentation maintenance tasks are carried out in a safe and timely manner.
Your responsibilities would include among other things:
Planning and controlling shift maintenance operations to optimise the use of all available resources.
Planning and Co-ordinating Tech Instrument team
Provide support to the Electrical Maintenance teams
Completing Operational / Capital electrical projects
Provide supervision for electrical contractors
Management of your crew’s performance
Managing shutdown work
Conducting regular compliance audits and workplace inspections
Building and maintaining an effective team through coaching and personnel role modelling
Electrical safety & statutory compliance
Environmental maintenance targets and compliance
Identifying and completing electrical continuous improvement projects
Supporting supervisors and the management team to achieve maintenance and production targets
Promoting a constructive culture within your team
How the role would benefit you:
An attractive 4/3 roster
4 weeks annual leave
Novated lease options
Glencore Rewards program
Corporate health insurance discounts
Professional development opportunities
Above award superannuation
Relocation packages provided and interim accommodation for up to 12 weeks
What we need from you:
Trade qualification – Electrician with an equivalent Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence
Post trade experience in an operating fixed plant process environment or similar (minimum of 5 years)
Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite including Project, Excel (including Excel VBA), and Word
Safety as a core personal value
Ability to work within an integrated & diverse team with challenging deadlines
Ability to run contracting teams and small projects
The ability to make decisions, work to deadlines, high level of work quality, exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) and strive for a continuous improvement
Highly organised with effective time management skills to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have’s:
Knowledge in Yokogawa DCS programming & PLC programming
Environmental instrumentation experience – Fixed SO2, dust & XACT analysers
Prior experience in similar role – Fixed plant maintenance
Shift breakdown experience
S1, S2, S3 qualifications
SAP experience
We support our people to realise their full potential through:
Comprehensive Microsoft application training
Education assistance
Leadership development opportunities
SAP training
Onsite engineering network for support and guidance
Applications close: 8.00am Friday 5 June 2026
