Processing, Zinc/Lead Concentrator - Maintenance Support
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 103471
Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a skilled and safety‐conscious Crane Operator to join the team, operating 18 & 20‐tonne cranes primarily within the Zinc Lead Concentrator. This role also provides crane support across the Lead Smelter, Copper Smelter, and George Fisher Mine (GFM). You'll play a key role in executing complex lifts, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mobile lifting equipment across multiple processing areas.
Reporting to the Supervisor – Coordinator Maintenance, you will work a 56‐hour week roster with the flexibility to support call‐ins and after‐hours work as required by operational demands.
The successful candidate will be responsible:
- Operate the cranage safely and effectively in line with operational and project requirements
- Plan and execute complex lifting operations to support maintenance and project activities across the Zinc Lead Concentrator, Lead Smelter, Copper Smelter, and GFM.
- Perform lifting tasks in accordance with lift plans, safety procedures, and site standards
- Support shutdowns, infrastructure upgrades, and other fixed plant project work
- Assist with mobilisation/demobilisation of mobile equipment and site logistics
- Load/unload trucks and provide general support to the maintenance and workshop teams as required
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
- High Risk Work Licence – C0 (Crane) – mandatory
- Dogging (DG) and Basic Rigging (RB) tickets – mandatory
- HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence – mandatory
- CN (Non‐slewing mobile crane) and CB (Bridge and gantry crane) tickets – desirable
- EWP (Elevated Work Platform) High Risk Ticket
- Forklift - High Risk Ticket
- Experience operating mobile cranes in a heavy industrial or mining environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- SAP experience desirable
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday, 13 July 2026
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