Shift Refinery Maintainer - Electrician
Townsville City, Queensland, Australia · Part Time
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Job description
Role Summary
Glencore Australia's Copper Refinery in Townsville is looking for two qualified Electricians to serve as Shift Refinery Maintainers. This part-time role operates on a 4-on, 4-off schedule, with 12-hour day shifts, balancing demanding work with the ability to return home daily. You will collaborate with frontline teams to reinforce safe work practices, enhance processes, and promote a strong safety culture.
About Townsville Operations
Situated in tropical North Queensland, Townsville Operations form a vital component of Glencore’s supply chain. It includes one of the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries and a port facility serving as a major export hub for regional resources. Safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement are embedded in the workplace culture, ensuring employee well-being and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute electrical maintenance tasks to meet maintenance and production objectives within a team setting.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical faults, respond to breakdowns, and complete corrective repairs.
- Carry out electrical installations and project-related work across refinery equipment.
- Ensure adherence to electrical safety regulations and site safety protocols.
- Collaborate with operational and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a trade-certified Electrician holding a current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence. You should be safety-conscious, adaptable to rotating shifts including day and night, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. A proactive work ethic and commitment to high-quality standards in a safety-sensitive environment are essential. Experience and qualifications in instrumentation or industrial process control will be highly valued.
Qualifications and Skills
- Trade qualification as an Electrician with Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence.
- Strong commitment to safety and fostering a robust safety culture.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and excellent work ethics.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation (preferred).
- Experience with fixed plant maintenance, automated machinery, industrial process control, and instrumentation calibration (desirable).
- Familiarity with LV motor control, variable speed drives (VVVF), and HV switchgear (desirable).
Employee Benefits
- Competitive pay with 12% superannuation.
- Access to health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options through Glencore Rewards.
- Participation in Employee Referral, Recognition, and Reward initiatives.
- Opportunity for professional development including training in PLCs, Certificate III Instrumentation, and High Voltage Operation.
Company Values
Glencore prioritizes safety above all else and fosters a workplace built on integrity, accountability, transparency, simplicity, and innovation. If you share these principles and want to contribute to a dedicated team aiming for operational excellence, please consider joining this role.
Application Details
Applications are accepted until 28th August.