Auxiliary Plant Attendant

XPS Materials Group; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines is inviting applications for the Auxiliary Plant Attendant role based in Mount Isa, Queensland. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will operate and maintain power generation and auxiliary plants as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on safe, reliable plant performance and continuous improvement.

The position is residential in Mount Isa with an even-time shift roster (7D/7O/7N/7O) and some hours-flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification required or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power generation, oxygen plants, and compressed air assets
• Collaborate with tradespeople and engineers within a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure operational targets are achieved with reliable plant performance

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Auxiliary Plant Attendant

QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter & MPS Electrical

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 104807

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking applications for vacancies within the Mines Power Station for the role of Auxiliary Plant Attendant (Operator Maintainer). Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this challenging role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of activities while developing your technical skills and industry knowledge within a multidisciplinary team environment.

This residential position is based in Mount Isa and operates on an even-time continuous shift roster (7D/7O/7N/7O). Flexibility may occasionally be required in relation to work hours and roster arrangements.

Mount Isa Mines

It’s an exciting time to join Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation projects underway, we’re investing in the future of our operations and strengthening our local workforce. We’re seeking skilled, committed talent to be part of this next chapter. We are building long-term careers, enhancing job security and supporting the community that powers our success.

Secure your future. Build your career. Be part of the next chapter.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining power generation, oxygen plants, and both high and low pressure compressed air assets
• Collaborating with tradespeople and engineers within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ensuring operational targets are achieved while maintaining efficient and reliable plant performance

The successful candidate will possess:

• Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification
• Boiler and /or Turbine High Risk License is desirable, however, training will be provided for the right candidate
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• A positive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work effectively within a small, high-performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Applications Close: 7:00am Tuesday 24th November 2026