Auto Electrician - Communications

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K Sign On Bonus

12% superannuation

Paid relocation with furnished transit

Health insurance discounts

Rewards & salary sacrificing vehicles

Professional development & external ed

Job summary

Glencore Australia's Mount Isa operation is seeking a qualified Auto Electrician to join the George Fisher Mine Electrical Communications team. The role focuses on maintenance, servicing and preventive work for mobile mining equipment in a 7 days on / 7 days off, day-shift roster based in Mount Isa.

The successful candidate will work with Auto Electricians and Radio Technicians to ensure high-quality work, safety and continuous improvement within a major mining operation in Northwest Queensland.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification – Auto Electrical.
• Ability to read and interpret auto electrical schematics.
• A minimum of 2 years industry experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Ability to conduct fault finding on electrical systems and machines.
• Experience with OEM diagnostics tooling.
• Current Australian manual driver’s license.
• Automation experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating and promoting a high level of safety commitment.
• Maintaining site vehicles and equipment thoroughly and consistently.
• Working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary trade team.
• Servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance change outs, plus field work.
• Performing works on mobile mining equipment including Caterpillar, Sandvik, Epiroc, Normet and Komatsu.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Auto Electrical

Reading schematics

Fault finding

OEM diagnostics tooling

Automation experience

Education

Trade qualification – Auto Electrical

Tools

OEM Diagnostics Tools

Job description

Auto Electrician

George Fisher Mine, Electrical Maintenance

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Reference No: 41748

Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Auto Electrician to report to the Supervisor – George Fisher Mine Communications. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa.

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

We are looking for a qualified Auto Electrician with a strong involvement in all aspects of maintenance, including planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and servicing to join us in the Electrical Communications section at George Fisher Mine.

In this position, you will work in a multidisciplinary team comprised of Auto Electricians and Radio Technicians to ensure that the highest quality of work is conducted and maintained. The roster for this role is 7 days on, 7 days off (day shift only, 12-hour shifts).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating and promoting a high level of safety commitment
• Working thoroughly and consistently when maintaining site vehicles and equipment
• Working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary trade team
• Partaking in servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance change outs, along with field work
• Performing works on a range of mobile mining equipment including Caterpillar, Sandvik, Epiroc, Normet and Komatsu
• Participating in continuous improvement projects

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

• Trade qualification – Auto Electrical
• Capability in reading and interpreting auto electrical schematics
• A minimum of 2 years industry experience working as a qualified tradesperson is preferred
• Ability to conduct fault finding on electrical systems and machines
• Efficiency with OEM diagnostics tooling
• Current Australian manual driver’s license
• Automation experience would be beneficial

Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:

• $10K Sign On Bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% 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.

Applications close: 8am Wednesday 2nd December 2026