Lubrication Technician

XPS Materials Group; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

XPS Materials Group is seeking a Lubrication Technician in Mount Isa, Queensland. This residential role supports the Lead Smelter maintenance team with lubrication management, condition monitoring and reliability activities.

The role emphasizes oil analysis, vibration monitoring and CMMS-driven workflow, with a strong safety culture and teamwork in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Mining industry experience preferred; 3+ years in mining is advantageous.
• Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) is essential.
• Current manual driver’s licence required.
• Experience with lubrication and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with oil analysis and condition monitoring.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g. SAP PM).
• Ability to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, repair and improve oil and grease systems across the Lead Smelter to maximise plant life and availability.
• Comply with site safety standards, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Work in accordance with isolation, permit, and risk management procedures.
• Participate in safety interactions, inspections, and hazard reporting.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all work areas; promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct routine condition monitoring inspections (vibration, thermography, ultrasonic, oil sampling).
• Generate condition monitoring reports and communicate findings to maintenance and operations teams.
• Assist root cause analysis and failure investigations; support maintenance strategy optimisation.

Skills

Lubrication systems

Hydraulic systems

Oil analysis

Condition monitoring

CMMS SAP PM

Vibration analysis

Report interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical)

Tools

SAP PM CMMS

Job description

Lubrication Technician

QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Reliability Lead Smelter

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 104875

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a Lubrication Technician within our Maintenance Lead Smelter Department.

Mount Isa

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

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.

The Role

This position would report to the Engineer Reliability and is a residential position based in Mount Isa. This role will see you responsible for the monitor, maintain, repair and improve the oil and grease systems across the Lead Smelter to maximize plant life and availability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Comply with all site safety standards, procedures, and legislative requirements
• Conduct work in accordance with isolation, permit, and risk management procedures
• Participate in safety interactions, inspections, and hazard reporting
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in all work areas
• Promote a proactive safety and reliability culture.

Condition Monitoring

Conduct routine condition monitoring inspections on fixed plant equipment including:

• Vibration analysis
• Thermography
• Ultrasonic inspections
• Oil sampling and analysis
• Visual condition inspections
• Monitor and trend equipment health data using CMMS and condition monitoring software
• Identify developing equipment defects and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Assist with failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Support maintenance strategy optimisation through analysis of equipment condition data
• Generate condition monitoring reports and communicate findings to maintenance and operations teams
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions

Lubrication Management

• Execute lubrication schedules for rotating and critical plant assets
• Perform oil changes, grease application, contamination control, and lubricant top-ups
• Ensure correct lubricant selection and application in accordance with OEM and site standards
• Maintain lubrication equipment and storage systems to best practice contamination control standards
• Conduct lubricant sampling and coordinate laboratory analysis
• Identify lubrication-related failures and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in developing and improving lubrication routes and procedures.

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

• Minimum experience of 3 years within the mining industry is preferred
• Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential
• Current manual driver’s license
• Experience with lubrication and hydraulic systems
• Experience with oil analysis and condition monitoring
• Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP PM
• Ability to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports
• Understanding of rotating equipment failure modes
• Sound computer skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• A self-motivated attitude and enjoy working in small yet highly productive teams
• The ability to adapt to change in duties from day to day

Application close:

8.00am Wednesday 4th November 2026