Construction Operator

Glencore; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines seeks a skilled Construction Operator for underground fixed plant maintenance, focusing on shaft and hoist operations. The role is residential in Mount Isa with a 7/7 day shift roster, requiring a safety-first attitude and a current manual driver's license.

Ideal candidates have experience in mining/underground operations, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow established procedures. Forklift, rigging, oxy cutting, and welding skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Current Manual driver’s license and mining/underground operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department projects and structural repairs within fixed Plant.
• Assist fixed plant mechanical crew with day-to-day works when required.
• Assist with planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Follow safety practices and procedures when undertaking work.
• Comply with GFM policies, standards, procedures when undertaking work.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team work

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Work unsupervised

Manual driver's license

Education

Mechanical trade (fitter or boilermaker)

Tools

Forklift ticket

Rigging

Job description

Construction Operator

Mount Isa Mines is currently looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join us in the role of Construction Operator within the Fixed Plant Maintenance department at George Fisher Mine. This role will be residentially based in Mt Isa and will consist of the roster 7/7 day shift only.

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. Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town with a diverse community. 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.

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 Role

Reporting to the Senior Specialist, you will be required to work safely to conduct all tasks associated with Shaft and Hoists. You will be required to operate in a safe manner, and assist in delivering key performance indicators and targets whilst maintaining a high level of housekeeping. You must hold a current manual drivers' licence and possess a proactive attitude toward safety. The ideal person will have experience in underground fixed plant operations & maintenance and the ability to follow relevant processes and procedures. This role will be residentially based in Mt Isa and will consist of a

Your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the assisting with department projects and structural repairs within fixed Plant
• Assisting the fixed plant mechanical crew with day to day works when required
• Assisting with planned and unplanned shutdowns
• Responsible for following safety practices and procedures when undertaking work
• Compliant with GFM policies, standards, procedures when undertaking work
• Identification of continuous improvement opportunities.

The successful applicants will have:

• Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised
• Strong focus on completing the job safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills
• Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail
• Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Current Manual driver’s license
• Experience in mining/underground operation
• Ability to work at heights and good mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate to advanced rigging desirable
• A Forklift ticket would be desirable
• Basic oxy cutting and welding experience would be an advantage
• Mechanical trade (fitter or boilermaker) an advantage

Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026