Lubrication Technician – QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Reliability Lead Smelter
Location: Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Reference No. 104875. Employment type: residential position.
Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a Lubrication Technician within our Maintenance Lead Smelter Department.
The Role
This position reports to the Engineer Reliability and is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, repairing and improving oil and grease systems across the Lead Smelter to maximize plant life and availability.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
* 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.
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years experience within the mining industry (preferred).
* Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential.
* Current manual driver's licence.
* 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.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety.
* Self‐motivated attitude and ability to work in small, highly productive teams.
* Adaptability to changing duties day to day.
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