Job Description
Qld Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter & MPS, Refractory
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Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
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Ref No.******
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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 ****

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