Supervisor - Primary Maintenance (Mount Isa)

Supervisor – Primary Maintenance QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 18083 Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a Supervisor Primary Maintenance within our Copper Smelter Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Superintendent Mechanical Maintenance, you will be required to effectively co-ordinate and supervise a team of mechanical personnel carrying out maintenance, project and installation work within the Copper Smelter. This is a Mount Isa residential position, and you will be required to work in accordance with a 4/3 12-hour day roster. Mount Isa 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 Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region. Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate one mining and two processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in up-to-date society. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that mechanical maintenance tasks are carried out in a safe and timely manner
- Management of your crews performance
- Manage shutdowns
- Ability to plan and control maintenance operations to optimise the use of all available resources
- Conduct regular compliance audits and workplace inspections
- The ability to build and maintain an effective team through coaching and personnel role modelling You will have the following skillset and attributes:
- Minimum 5 years trade experience
- Trade qualification – Mechanical fitter
- Ability to run contracting teams and manage small projects
- Previous experience with heavy industrial fixed plant maintenance
- S1, S2, S3 qualifications are preferred
- You will also be able to promote a constructive culture within your team
- You will have the ability to make decisions, work to deadlines, high level of work quality, exceptional communication skills and strive for continuous improvement Applications close: 8am Monday 15 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qw7n0