Engineer - Reliability
- We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated, result driven individual with excellent communication skills
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- Residential role, 5/2/4/3 days only roster
Engineer - Reliability
Processing, Zinc Lead Concentrator, Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 31408
Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of an Engineer - Reliability to join the Reliability Team at the Zinc Lead Concentrator. The team is responsible for supporting the maintenance and operations team in maintaining/enhancing the reliability of the Zinc Lead Concentrator and Filter Plant.
Mount Isa
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer – Processing Maintenance, this is a residential role in Mount Isa, working a 5/2, 4/3 roster. Plant equipment includes but is not limited to, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, conveyors, ball and sag mills, cyclones, filter presses, pressure equipment, cranes, thickeners, tanks, and floatation equipment.
Key responsibilities:
- Utilising condition monitoring data to manage and report on equipment risk to mitigate losses due to throughput and equipment downtime
- Managing statutory equipment
- Optimising reliability, eliminating losses, maximising utilisation and asset life in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Responsible for minor improvement projects in the Processing footprint
- Review, develop and align maintenance strategies,
- Lease with plant metallurgists, operations, maintenance and other stakeholders to identify and develop engineering solutions to reduce repetitive failures and issues that adversely affect plant perfromance,
- Assist in mentoring graduate engineers and vacation students
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree - Mechanical Engineering
- Proactive, self-motivated, result driven individual with excellent communication skills
- The ability to work in stressful environments in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Focus on safety through care rather than compliance
- Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision
Desirable experience:
- 2-5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience in condition monitoring – vibration and oil analysis, thermography, NDT etc.
- Experience/Proficiency in SAP
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Experience in Failure Analysis, RCM, FMECA and other reliability practices
Benefits of this position:
- An attractive salary 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;
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.
- Residential Allowance
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 17th November 2025