Engineer - Electrical
Processing, Engineering Projects
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104971
Looking for more than routine engineering work? Join Mount Isa Mines and take ownership of complex electrical projects that directly impact the performance and future of our Copper and Lead Smelter operations. Working within a highly experienced engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to lead significant capital and asset improvement projects while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a residential role where you're home every night.
Why Engineers Choose Mount Isa
- Deliver projects from concept through to commissioning rather than managing small parts of a project lifecycle.
- Gain exposure to large-scale smelting and processing operations.
- Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to see the direct impact of your work.
- Develop leadership capability while mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
- Accelerate your career through exposure to major capital and operational improvement projects.
- Enjoy a residential lifestyle with a short commute and more time outside of work.
Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration plus 13% superannuation
- Relocation assistance available
- Exposure to major brownfield and capital project delivery
- Opportunity to lead projects from concept through commissioning
- Leadership development and technical career progression pathways
- Access to industry-leading mentors and engineering professionals
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- Residential lifestyle with short commutes and more time for family and recreation
- Home every night
About the role
As an Electrical Engineer, you'll take the lead on complex electrical and instrumentation projects that improve safety, reliability and production performance across our smelting operations. From developing scopes and technical solutions through to commissioning and project close-out, you'll own projects from start to finish while working alongside some of the industry's most experienced engineers and technical professionals.
Key responsibilities:
- Scope, design, manage, and deliver electrical projects safely, on time, and within budget, in accordance with site and Australian standards.
- Lead tendering, procurement, and management of electrical contractors and sub?contractors.
- Provide accurate project reporting, financial tracking, and forecasting to support decision?making.
- Undertake forward planning and develop pre?emptive strategies to minimise downtime and maximise plant availability.
- Provide technical electrical support to Queensland Metals departments, including operations and maintenance teams.
- Complete and report on planned and ad?hoc safety inspections, audits, and quality field leadership activities.
- Ensure completion of project close?out documentation within required timeframes.
- Maintain regular project reporting and planning meetings with the Superintendent.
- Mentor and support graduate and junior electrical engineers.
About you – skills and experience:
You are a technically capable Electrical Engineer with experience delivering complex, multi?disciplinary projects in an industrial or processing environment. You are safety?focused, organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. You work effectively both independently and as part of a broader engineering and operations team, and you communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You bring a practical, solutions?focused approach and a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
You will bring
- Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in electrical and instrumentation design within industrial or minerals processing environments.
- Experience managing complex engineering projects, including contractor and construction management.
- Knowledge of Australian Standards, contract delivery requirements, WHS, and risk management systems.
- Experience with process control systems, including Yokogawa DCS and Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, PowerCAD, and PTW for electrical design and analysis.
- Working knowledge of SAP financial and work management systems and intermediate Microsoft Office capability.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and risk assessments.
- Strong communication, planning, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and procedural compliance.
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're ready to take ownership of major projects while enjoying a lifestyle that's hard to match, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications Close: 26th of October 2026