Job Description

Qld Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter & MPS, Refractory

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Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

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Ref No.105281

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Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking experienced and motivated Refractory Technicians / Bricklayers to join our refractory maintenance team supporting operations across the:

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- Copper Smelter
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- Lead Smelter
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- Power Station
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- Acid Plant
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Mount Isa Mines

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There's never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we're creating reliable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We're committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community.

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The Position

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Reporting to the Supervisor Refractory, successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out refractory installation, maintenance, demolition and associated civil works across multiple fixed plant assets in a heavy industrial environment.

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This role requires flexibility to work both day and night shift rosters, including shutdowns, breakdown maintenance and project work.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Refractory bricklaying and furnace lining installation
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- Partial and full relines of furnaces, converters, launders and process vessels
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- Installation and repair of refractory castables
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- Cold gunning and hot gunning operations
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- Ramming works and refractory patching
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- Acid proof brick and lining installation
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- Refractory demolition using hand tools and mechanical equipment
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- Brokk robotic demolition operation
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- Reading and interpreting refractory drawings and installation procedures
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- Working safely within confined spaces, hot work environments and shutdown conditions
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- General labouring and all aspects of civil construction associated with refractory maintenance activities
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- Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards across all work areas
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Skills & Experience

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To be successful in this role you will possess:

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- Trade qualification in Bricklaying/Refractory or demonstrated refractory industry experience
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- Experience working within smelters, mineral processing plants, refineries, steelworks or heavy industry environments
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- Experience in refractory installation, demolition and maintenance
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Experience with

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- Castables
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- Gunning processes
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- Ramming applications
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- Acid proof lining systems
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- Furnace and vessel relines
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- Brokk operating experience highly regarded
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- Ability to interpret refractory drawings and technical specifications
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- Strong commitment to safety and hazard awareness
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- Ability to work effectively within shutdown and maintenance teams
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- Physically fit and capable of manual work in demanding environments
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- Willingness to work rotating day and night shift rosters
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Applications close: 8.00am Wednesday 23rd September 2026

📌 Bricklayer (Mount Isa)
🏢 Glencore Australia
📍 Mount Isa