Shift Refinery Maintainer – Electrician
Copper Refinery & Port Operations
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 42055
Copper Refineries are currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of 2x Shift Refinery Maintainer – Electrician's to join the Refinery Maintenance Department. This is a residential Townsville, on a 4/4 roster, 12 hour day shift, offering the balance of challenging, meaningful work and the opportunity to return home every day. You will work closely with frontline teams and leaders to embed safe work practices, drive improvements and influence positive safety culture outcomes.
About Townsville Operations
Located on the coast of tropical North Queensland, Glencore's Townsville Operations are a critical link in our fully integrated supply chain. Our operations include Copper Refineries Pty Ltd — one of the world's leading electrolytic copper refineries — and Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville, which serves as the export gateway for North Queensland resources.
At Townsville Operations, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture built on professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement, where people are supported to do their best work without compromising health or wellbeing.
Your Benefits
* Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation
* Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
* Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
* Training development programs, such as PLCs, Cert III Instrumentation, HV Operator etc
About The Role
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, this position plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective electrical maintenance across the copper refining operation. You will gain exposure to a broad range of electrical and instrumentation activities within a complex industrial environment, while contributing to reliable production performance and statutory compliance.
Key responsibilities
* Perform electrical maintenance activities within a team environment to achieve maintenance and production KPIs
* Carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown response, and corrective repairs
* Undertake electrical installation and project work across refinery assets
* Maintain compliance with electrical statutory requirements and site safety standards
* Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement
About You
You are a trade-qualified Electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship in a safety-critical industrial environment. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working rotating day and night shifts as part of a team. With a strong commitment to safe work practices and good interpersonal skills, you contribute positively to team performance and operational reliability while continuing to develop your technical capability within an industrial maintenance setting.
You will bring
* Trade qualification as an Electrician with a current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence
* A high standard of safety awareness and commitment to a strong safety culture
* A proactive, flexible approach with a strong work ethic
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation (highly regarded)
* Experience in fixed plant maintenance and automated machinery (desirable)
* Exposure to industrial process control, instrumentation maintenance and calibration (desirable)
* Experience with LV motor control, VVVF drives, and HV switchgear/switching (desirable)
At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what's right even when it's challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.
If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Glencore Townsville Operations.
Applications Close: Midnight 13 th of May 2026
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