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Salary- Strong focus on completing the job safely
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- This position will be offered on a 7on, 7 off days/night residential roster.
George Fisher Mine – Fixed Plant Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference No: 101476
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 livability website to learn more about what Mount Isa has to offer.
Mount Isa Mines location and roster offers an attractive lifestyle option. With a 7 on, 7 off day/night residential roster, 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.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join us in the role of Surface Operator within the Fixed Plant Maintenance department at George Fisher Mine. Reporting to the Supervisor – Fixed Plant Operations you will be required to work safely to conduct all tasks associated with Crushing and Conveying. To operate and maintain all equipment safely within guidelines, assist with delivering targets and perform housekeeping of the work areas. This position will be offered on a 7on, 7 off days/night residential roster.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the performance of crushing plant prestart checks.
- Undertaking minor servicing and repairs.
- Housekeeping including operation of loaders, mucking and rehandling of spillage, collection and disposal of steel and rubbish from the ore system.
- Assisting with planned and unplanned shutdowns.
- Communicating with mine control to ensure efficient crushing and hoisting.
- Responsible for following safety practices and procedures when undertaking work.
- Behaving in line with Glencore values including actively participating in training and development activities.
- Being compliant with GFM policies, standards, procedures when undertaking role.
- Identification of continuous opportunities.
- Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised
- Strong focus on completing the job safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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
- Current Manual driver’s license
- Loader, Skid Steer or be able to obtain
- Previous Crushing Plant experience is desirable
For further information, please contact: Bek Lewis, Recruitment Advisor, on phone (07) 4744 6073 or email
Applications Close: Sunday, 25 February 2024
Apply online now! Applications will not be accepted via email.
Our mining operation is on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests. Mount Isa Mines encourages suitably qualified indigenous applicants to apply
