Overview
Refinery Maintainer (Boilermaker)
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Copper Refinery Maintenance
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 25587
Townsville Operations
Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore's Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations.
Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore's fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world.
Copper Refineries Pty Ltd is one the world's leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore's proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products.
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 excellent benefits including excellent remuneration packages, employee rewards program, above market superannuation, professional development opportunities.
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The Role
Glencore Copper Refinery is currently advertising for one residential vacancy that exist within the Refinery Maintenance team. This position will work a Mon - Fri 8hr Day. These exciting opportunities will see you gain exposure to the many aspects of fabrication work involved in an industrial copper refining plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide maintenance activities in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner to maintain production targets and uphold all statutory requirements. Working with skilled and enthusiastic teams, this position will allow you to develop and apply your technical skills and knowledge of the Boilermaking Trade.
Responsibilities
* Routine maintenance inspections, shutdown and fixed plant work
* You will be required to work on a range of refinery equipment including structural steel, storage bins, chutes, guarding and pipe work
* You will also need to interpret scale drawings or specifications to determine job requirements and materials
* Scoping jobs, ordering parts and developing work packs
* Completion of projects to deliver continuous and safety improvements for the maintenance teams
Qualifications and Attributes
* Australian recognised trade qualification – Boilermaker (fabrication)
* 2 years' experience working in a mining/heavy industrial environment
* You will be able to work to meet deadlines
* High level of work quality, exceptional communication skills
* Always strive to be part a high performing team
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop simple mark ups
* Hold a current manual Australian driver's license
* Forklift ticket, basic rigger/doggers and EWP, pressure welding tickets would be an advantage
How to apply / Contact
For further information please contact: Andrew Fabbro 47 818 327
Applications Close: 8.00am Tuesday 24 February 2026
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