Leading Hand Electrician - Mine Monitor

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

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines seeks a trade qualified Leading Hand Electrician with instrumentation and control experience for the George Fisher Mine maintenance team. You will support electrical and instrumentation diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs, reporting to the Mine Monitor Electrical Supervisor.

The role operates on a 7-7 roster, with responsibilities spanning inspections, fault finding, and system support in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified electrician with instrumentation and control experience.
• Cert III in Electrical Trade; Cert IV in Instrumentation and Control is a plus.
• Proven track record of electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to read parts diagrams and schematics.
• Understanding of circuit diagrams and wiring.
• Installation of electrics and strong overall electrical skills.
• Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised.
• Strong safety focus and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the work group under supervision.
• Contribute to SWIs, training packages, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate leadership by example and ensure compliance.
• Resolve technical and task issues within the team.
• Develop the capabilities of work group members.
• Provide acting support for supervisor absence.
• Assist in maintenance schedule input and updates.
• Carry out electrical and instrumentation inspections, servicing and maintenance of fixed plant.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting electrical/instrumentation issues and breakdowns.
• Support process control systems through configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA and PLCs.
• Diagnose faults, analyse control performance, and maintain field-device communication.
• Support system upgrades, improve control logic, and maintain safety/compliance.

Skills

Instrumentation and control experience

Electrical repairs & maintenance

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Reading diagrams & schematics

Strong communication

Time management

Work unsupervised

Attention to safety

Education

Cert III in Electrical Trade

Cert IV in Instrumentation & Control (advantage)

Tools

SCADA platforms

PLC logic

ABB systems

Job description

Leading Hand Electrician – Mine Monitor

George Fisher Mine – Maintenance

Reference Number: 20648

The Role

We are looking for a trade qualified Leading Hand Electrician with a strong involvement in electrical and instrumentation diagnostics, general maintenance and repairs to join us in the Electrical Maintenance department at GFM.

Reporting to the Mine Monitor Electrical Supervisor, you will have the ability to make decisions, work to meet deadlines and exceptional communication skills. Rosters available for this role 7-7 Days only.

Mount Isa

For 100 years, 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

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. 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.

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well‑being. Our employee rewards program, market‑leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Support the supervisor in leading the work group
• Assist in development and review of SWI's, Training Packages, Procedures and Guidelines
• Lead by example, ensuring compliance of others
• Assist work group members in resolving technical and task issues
• Assist in development of work group members
• Provide acting role support for supervisor absence
• Provide input into Maintenance Schedule creation
• Carry out Electrical and instrumentation Inspections, servicing and maintenance on fixed plant equipment as required by the business
• Fault finding and trouble‑shouting electrical and instrumentation issues and breakdowns
• Provide technical support for process control systems, including the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA platforms and PLC logic.
• Diagnose faults, analyse control performance, optimise PLC programs, and maintain reliable communication between field devices and control systems.
• Support system upgrades, improve control logic, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with site standards and safety requirements.
• HV and LV motors, variable speed drives, soft starters, PLC and conveyor systems ABB systems
• Testing of fixed plant equipment before, during and after repairs, maintenance and rebuilds

The successful candidate will possess:

• Trade Qualified Electrician with Instrumentation and control experience
• Cert III or Cert IV in Instrumentation and Control would be an advantage but not essential.
• Proven track record of electrical repairs and maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read parts diagrams and schematics
• Understanding of circuit diagrams and wiring
• Installation of electrics and excellent overall electrical skills
• Hard working, reliable and able to work unsupervised
• Strong focus on completing the job safely and compliantly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent 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

Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region.

Applications Close:

8:00am Thursday 3rd December 2026