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Job ID 103971 Closing date 10/10/2025 Last Updated 25/09/2025

Senior – Specialist
Geroge Fisher Mine, Fixed Plant Maintenance & Ops
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 103971

Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a suitability qualified Senior - Specialist at George Fisher Mine.  This opportunity provides an array of varied opportunities in a complex underground mining environment with new, diverse experiences for a qualified tradesperson, along with benefits of residential living and ability to be home each night.

 

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.

 

The Role
Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising a vacancy for the role of Senior – Specialist. Reporting to the Superintendent – Fixed Plant Maintenance and Operations at GFM, you will deliver specialised technical support and strategic direction for enhancing asset reliability, implementing maintenance best practices and driving continuous improvement in fixed plant operations.

This role is a Mount Isa residential position on a 5:2 / 4:3 (9- day fortnight) roster.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies to improve equipment reliability and availability.
  • Assist with the development and review of SWI’s and JSEA’s
  • Provide subject matter expertise on fixed plant systems (e.g., crushers, conveyors, pumps, hoists).
  • Ensure maintenance practices align with OEM recommendations, industry standards, and site-specific requirements.
  • Support QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
  • Assist in the scoping and execution of CAPEX and improvement projects as well as shutdown scoping.
  • Lead or support change management initiatives related to maintenance systems, technology upgrades, or process improvements.
  • Mentor maintenance personnel in technical troubleshooting, reliability principles, and best practices.
  • Contribute to training programs and knowledge sharing across departments.
  • Active participation in site processes (B-Safe, 3Cs, 3Ws, change management, etc.) and process improvements.
  • Assist to ensure that project handover is seamless with the maintenance teams
  • Spot audits, checks on the work groups as well as high risk SI’s and PTO’s

 

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Essentially be trade qualified or have a relevant tertiary qualification
  • Thorough understanding of mining plant and maintenance strategies for various mining equipment including but not limited to crushing plants, conveyor systems, paste plant, hoisting systems and underground dewatering
  • Sound knowledge of SAP and Microsoft suite
  • Current Manual QLD Drivers' License
  • Minimum of 10 years supervisor and technical experience

 

Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:

  • Competitive Remuneration packaged with 13% superannuation;
  • Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation;
  • Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through
  • Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs;
  • Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.

 

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

 

Applications close: 8am, Friday, 10th October 2025.