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Job ID 31388 Closing date 02/03/2026 Last Updated 12/02/2026 Supervisor – Maintenance Sinter Plant
QLD Metallurgical Maintenance - Lead Smelter
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 31388
Glencore is currently seeking a Supervisor Maintenance Sinter Plant within our Lead Smelter department. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide timely and appropriate services to the Sinter Plant Maintenance team, focusing on customer requirements whilst maintaining high quality maintenance support to work effectively to drive and support the team.
You will be responsible for the supervision of the personnel to ensure work is conducted in the safest and most effective manner possible. This is a residential position, and you will be required to work in accordance with a 5/2/4/3 dayshift roster.
Glencore
The vision for Glencore is that together we will create a sustainable metals business that is a source of pride and future prosperity for our region. Mount Isa Mines is one of Australia’s oldest, largest and most complex copper mining operations. It is the second largest producer of copper in Australia and a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio. Our business is undergoing a transformation and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to this challenging and exciting process.
We are attracting the best in the industry into our teams, as we trust in our people’s talent and support them in their development to become leaders in their field. We achieve this by offering career development plans that include experience in the delivery of technical and capital projects, exposure to technical experts while developing improvement initiatives, and support for completing tertiary studies related to the roles along with attendance to technical training for our high performers. We also provide an excellent remuneration package and benefits including above market superannuation, rental assistance, and retailing discounts.
Mount Isa Mines location and roster offers an attractive lifestyle option. With a 5:2/4:3 residential roster, 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. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Management of your crew/s on their day to day performance Manage shutdowns Ability to plan and control shift Maintenance operations to optimise the use of all available resources Conduct regular compliance audits and workplace inspections The ability to build and maintain an effective team through coaching and personnel role modelling
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Minimum 3 years supervisory experience Minimum of mechanical trade fitter or boilermaker Tertiary qualification in engineering/asset management field (would be highly regarded) Previous experience within a large mining production or heavy industry environment S1, S2, S3 qualifications are preferred You will also be able to promote a constructive culture within your team You will have the ability to make decisions, work to deadline high level of work quality, exceptional communication skills and strive for a continuous improvement
Applications Close: Monday 2 March 2026