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Salary- Contributing positively to the team environment
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- Residential: 4 on, 4 off/4 on, 2 off days only roster
Mining, GFM Maintenance, Hoist & Shaft Assets
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference Number 20673
Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for a new members to join the team.
The Operation
Mount Isa Mines is the second largest producer of copper in Australia and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. It is a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio.
The Mount Isa Copper and Zinc operations are integrated across the entire supply chain, from resource identification and development to production and distribution of copper, zinc and lead to customers across the world.
We are attracting the best in the industry into our teams, as we trust in our people’s talent and support them in their development to become leaders in their field. We offer structured career development plans and mentoring from industry leaders in your field to ensure our people reach their desired potential.
We also provide an excellent remuneration package and benefits including above market superannuation, rental assistance, and retailing discounts. Please take a look at our Liveability website to learn more about what Mount Isa has to offer.
With a 4,4,4,2 days only residential roster, allows for every weekend at home and every second weekend is 4 days. Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.
This position does offer an attractive relocation package which includes 12 weeks company housing.
The operation is situated on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Fitter- Leading Hand role at our George Fisher Mine Operations. In this role you will ensure to safely and effectively perform planned and breakdown maintenance tasks by working within a team and promoting site safety standards and ensuring the highest standards of work are conducted and maintained. You will also be assisting the Supervisor by acting in a leadership capacity for the crew.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Assist in complying with required Australian standards, mine regulations, environmental standards and any other relevant documents
- Promote and encourage personnel compliance with Glencore’s Environmental Policies and Procedures
- To assist the supervisor by acting in a leadership capacity for the crew.
- To act in supervisor role when supervisor is absent.
- Promote safety initiatives to reduce injuries.
- Encourage personnel to participate in safety-related activities
- Identify potential improvements to work practices and conditions
- Be proactive in maintaining competencies as specified in the UM1T Training Plan
- Assist in managing and coordinating time and priorities for self and team
- Identify potential safety and cost-saving initiatives
- To assist in achieving budgeted KPIs for the department
- Ensure that SWI, JSEA’s and PRA/SLAM’s are being used within the crews
- To contribute positively to the team environment, operate safely and assist with delivery of production targets within budget.
- Trade Qualified Fitter or Relevant Trade
- Valid Australian Manual Drivers Licence
- S1,2,3
- 5 years mining experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of SAP operating system would be an advantage.
- Fixed plant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, safety systems and legislative requirements for mining operations
- Experience supervising and developing large work teams to deliver business outcomes
Applications Close: 5:00pm on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
