Electrical Technician

• Autonomous hands-on electrical role with Glencore Copper Plate Manufacturing Facility
• Townsville, Australia
• Be a part of a growing team

Electrical Technician

Glencore Technology

Townsville

Ref. No. GT1620

Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Glencore Technology and Glencore Port Operations. Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world. 

Glencore Technology is one the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore’s proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products. 

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. 

We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including employee rewards program, above market superannuation and professional development opportunities. 

The Role

Glencore Technology are currently advertising a full-time vacancy that exists in the Plate Manufacture (Electrical / Automation and Control) Department for the role of Electrical Technician. Reporting to the Supervisor Day Services.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

•  Promoting and delivering a culture of excellence in health, safety, environment, operations, quality, and continuous improvement.
•  Provide technical support for equipment in Plate Manufacture, to assist with equipment set up, fine-tuning of equipment, planned maintenance, support breakdown maintenance with troubleshooting, interface with external support, and sourcing of spare parts. The Plate Manufacturing equipment includes:
• •  Laser Cutter and Laser Etcher
  •  CNC Milling Machine - Winner Machine
  •  Fabrication Shop Robot Welder – Esab welder& Kuka robot
  •  Plating Shop Rectifiers
  •  Guillotine, Roller Leveller, POS scanners, and Packing Shed Equipment
•  Prepare Laser Cutter programs, CNC Milling Machine Programming, and assist with the equipment set up for manufacturing.
•  Provide support for electrical equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
•  Provide support for the installation of new electrical equipment.
•  The use of purchasing systems to purchase items, and develop spare parts lists.

 You will have the following skill set and attributes:

• High level of attention to detail and flexible approach to business needs with great time management skills.
• Experience in a similar technical role within a large manufacturing or processing site would be preferred.
•  Electrical or Automation and Control qualifications.
•  Hold a current Electrical License.
•  Intermediate knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Hold a current manual Australian driver’s license

 Why you should choose us:

• End of year performance bonus scheme
• Above industry standard superannuation
• External Education Assistance Program
• GT’s Culture Program (2-day, Glencore Technology only, course that aims to share our culture as quickly as possible and focuses on fostering effective communication)
• Preferred health providers offering corporate discounts.
• Car leasing opportunities
• Glencore Rewards Program (discounts at many popular stores including Woolworths)

Applications close: 7am Monday 7th September 2026

Please note applications will only be accepted via our Careers Page at glencore.com/careers.

If you have any questions, please email *************@glencore.com.au.

Glencore Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.