Overview
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Lead Smelter Electrical & Maintenance – Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. Ref No: 101749. Role: Mechanical Leading Hand UM1T in the Fixed Plant Surface Maintenance team at the Lead Smelter. Rosters: 4D4O4D2O, dayshift.
The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor Mechanical, you will safely and effectively perform planned and breakdown maintenance tasks by working within a team. Promote site safety standards and ensure the highest standards of work are conducted and maintained, with opportunity to develop into further roles within the business.
Your key responsibilities include:
* To assist the supervisor by acting in a leadership capacity for the crew
* To act in supervisor role when supervisor is absent
* Encourage personnel to participate in safety-related activitiesI
* Identify potential improvements to work practices and conditions
* Provide feedback to the Supervisor on a regular basis
* Be proactive in maintaining competencies as specified in the Leading Hand Training Plan
* Assist in managing and coordinating time and priorities for self and team
* Identify potential safety and cost-saving initiatives
* To deliver personnel and equipment to job sites and return surplus equipment to stores
* To assist in achieving budgeted development and production KPIs by performing varied tasks
* To contribute positively to the team environment, operate safely and assist with delivery of production targets within budget
* Assist supervisor and team in scope/method development
* Assist in supervisor/teams weekly planning obligations
* Build and develop in co-operation with key stakeholders, shutdown execution plan paks.
The successful applicants will have
* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a similar role/responsibilities
* Trade qualified Fitter or Engineer
* Mining experience preferred but not essential
* Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills
* Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail
* Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure
* Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
* Good communication skills
* Willingness and ability to learn new processes
* Hold a current Australian manual drivers licence
* Experience in SAP would be an advantage or similar system
* Experience in Excel would be an advantage
Applications close: 8.00am Friday 19 June 2026
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