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  • Residential Mining Position
  • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
  • Continuous 7 on 7 off roster
Job ID 103243 Closing date 08/10/2025 Last Updated 23/09/2025

Trades Assistant
George Fisher Mine, Electrical Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference No: 103243

Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Assistant to support our electricians in performing essential planned, unscheduled, and breakdown electrical maintenance and installation tasks. Reporting directly to the Supervisor – Underground Electrical, you will play a key role in minimising equipment downtime whilst upholding high safety standards and work quality.

This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a roster comprising of 7on 7off day-shift.


Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in Northwest Queensland.  Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

 

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being.  We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au 

 

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.

 

Responsibilities of the Successful Candidate

  • Maintain a valid Queensland Driver’s Licence
  • Actively participate in safety meetings, including Safe Start and Toolbox Talks.
  • Conduct personal risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
  • Report safety and environmental incidents and assist in investigations.
  • Engage in site safety initiatives to foster a secure work environment.
  • Provide regular feedback to Electricians and supervisors on work practices.
  • Plan and organize tasks efficiently, ensuring necessary equipment is available.
  • Maintain tool security and conduct pre-start checks on equipment.
  • Identify and assist with recycling and e-waste initiatives.
  • Uphold high housekeeping standards in all work areas.

 

What the Successful Candidate Will Possess

  • Experience in planning work tasks to comply with daily and weekly plans.
  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to display leadership within your scope.
  • Knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk Management principles.
  • Ability to operate machinery safely and effectively, where trained.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with various work groups.

 

For more information, please contact: Leanne Kretschmann at leanne.kretschmann@glencore.com.au

 

Applications close: 8am, Wednesday 8th October 2025