Bricklayer

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines is seeking experienced Refractory Technicians/Bricklayers to support our refractory maintenance team across Copper Smelter, Lead Smelter, Power Station and Acid Plant in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.

You will perform refractory installation, maintenance, demolition, and related civil works in a heavy industrial setting, with rosters that include day and night shifts and shutdowns. Join a team committed to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Bricklaying/Refractory or demonstrated refractory industry experience.
• Experience in smelters, mineral processing plants, refineries, steelworks or heavy industry environments.
• Experience in refractory installation, demolition and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Refractory bricklaying and furnace lining installation.
• Relines of furnaces, converters, launders and process vessels.
• Installation and repair of refractory castables and acid proof lining systems.
• Reading and interpreting refractory drawings and installation procedures.
• Work safely in confined spaces, hot work environments and shutdown conditions.
• General labouring and civil construction related to refractory maintenance.

Skills

Bricklaying/Refractory trade

Heavy industry experience

Refractory installation/maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Brokk operation

Job description

Qld Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter & MPS, Refractory

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref No.105281

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking experienced and motivated Refractory Technicians / Bricklayers to join our refractory maintenance team supporting operations across the:

• Copper Smelter
• Lead Smelter
• Power Station
• Acid Plant

Mount Isa Mines

There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community.

The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor Refractory, successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out refractory installation, maintenance, demolition and associated civil works across multiple fixed plant assets in a heavy industrial environment.

This role requires flexibility to work both day and night shift rosters, including shutdowns, breakdown maintenance and project work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refractory bricklaying and furnace lining installation
• Partial and full relines of furnaces, converters, launders and process vessels
• Installation and repair of refractory castables
• Cold gunning and hot gunning operations
• Ramming works and refractory patching
• Acid proof brick and lining installation
• Refractory demolition using hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Brokk robotic demolition operation
• Reading and interpreting refractory drawings and installation procedures
• Working safely within confined spaces, hot work environments and shutdown conditions
• General labouring and all aspects of civil construction associated with refractory maintenance activities
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards across all work areas

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Trade qualification in Bricklaying/Refractory or demonstrated refractory industry experience
• Experience working within smelters, mineral processing plants, refineries, steelworks or heavy industry environments
• Experience in refractory installation, demolition and maintenance

Experience with

• Castables
• Gunning processes
• Ramming applications
• Acid proof lining systems
• Furnace and vessel relines
• Brokk operating experience highly regarded
• Ability to interpret refractory drawings and technical specifications
• Strong commitment to safety and hazard awareness
• Ability to work effectively within shutdown and maintenance teams
• Physically fit and capable of manual work in demanding environments
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shift rosters

Applications close: 8.00am Wednesday 23rd September 2026