Refrigeration Mechanic
Mount Isa Mines – Surface Refrigeration
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference No: 40664
Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Refrigeration Technician to join the Refrigeration Department at Mount Isa Mines. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts motivated professionals 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. We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well‑being. We offer a generous remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at
Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. 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.
The Role
We are seeking a qualified Refrigeration Technician to join our Refrigeration team at Mount Isa Mines. This position plays a key role in maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations. Safety is paramount in this role—you will demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices and compliance with all site procedures, ensuring that every task is performed with care, equipment, and the environment. Reporting to the Refrigeration Supervisor, you will show sound decision‑making ability, effective communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines while working both in a team environment. This is a day shift position operating on a 4 days on/4 days off, 4 days on/2 days off.
* Installation, repair and maintenance air conditioning and refrigeration systems
* Responding to plant breakdowns with the ability to prioritise to effectively manage downtime to a minimum
* Always demonstrating a high standard of professional workmanship and discretionary effort
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
* Safety as a core belief with a solution‑seeking attitude
* Queensland restricted electrical workers licence
* Refrigeration Handling Licence
* Australian manual drivers licence
* Extensive experience with installation and maintenance of chillers and large DX plants, package and split systems, water coolers, ice machines and cold rooms, air driers and pressurisation units
* Demonstrated ability to adapt to new challenges, carry out responsibilities and continuously learn new technical skills
* Sound understanding of workplace Health, Safety and Environment requirements and safe work practices.
Applications Close: 8am, Friday 23 January 2026
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