Leading Hand - Production (Internal)Smelting & Refining, Tech Services & Planning, LaboratoryMount Isa, Queensland, AustraliaRef No. 22330Mount Isa Mines is seeking suitably qualified and experienced internal applicants for the role of Leading Hand, reporting to the Production Supervisors within the Laboratory Tech Services & Planning team. You will be responsible for effectively managing and leading a crew of staff on a shift basis. This role is to support the direction of your direct supervisor, ensuring the primary business needs of the laboratory are met in a timely manner, whilst adhering to the required quality standard set out in the laboratories NATA accreditation guidelines.This is a Mount Isa residential position, and you will be required to work in accordance with a 4on/4off, day/night roster.You will be responsible for:Reporting data in a timely manner to the laboratory clientsEnsuring the data releases complies with the pre-set quality criteriaEffectively communicating the routine maintenance requirements of equipment to ensure a high level of equipment up-timeMaintaining an understanding of the operation, maintenance and calibration of the analytical systems used within the teamRegularly conforming to customers pre-set turnaround timesVerifying data and checking compliance of QC dataDocumenting compliance to sample prep quality procedures when requestedMaintaining a clear understanding of general customer expectationsMaintaining competency levels of staff as detailed by the competency chart systemManaging of staff labour coverage and compliance to mandatory trainingEnsuring the cross training of staff is in place to cover the range of analysis and requirements when staff leave is in effectManaging staff sign-off and understanding of the laboratory RA's and JSEA'sYou will have the following:Tertiary Qualifications in Science or Chemistry desirable.Demonstrated experience in a similar role with at least 7 years.Previous experience with AAS, ICP, XRF and Metallurgical Analytical TechniquesA strong knowledge of application of analytical chemistry in a mining environmentA proficient knowledge of NATA Quality Management SystemsA strong focus on implementing and monitoring QAQC protocolsExperience with LIMS systems in particular LabwareAn excellent understanding of safety in the workplace in accordance with Mining and Quarrying Act and Regulations, and how that applies to a laboratory environment.Ability to work within a team environment.Excellent communication skillsStrong leadership qualitiesManual drivers licenceApplications close: 8am Thursday, 22 nd May 2025For more information, please contact: Leanne Kretschmann on