Operator Maintainer

16 hours ago

Geraldton, Western Australia Karara Mining Full time

The opportunity

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our Port Operations team based at the Geraldton Karara Export Terminal.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring all operational requirements are met to site standards of efficiency, quality and safety.

This role operates on a Sportsman style 2 days, 2 nights on 5 days off / 2 days, 3 nights on 4 days off / 3 days, 2 nights on 5 days off roster.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

  • Electrical Trade Qualification (A Grade Electrical Licence)
  • HV Switching and/or Instrumentation qualification (Desirable)
  • PLC and SCADA experience, preferably with Allen Bradley and GE packages (Desirable)
  • WA 'C' class Drivers Licence
  • WA High Risk Work Licences (DG Dogging/RB Basic Rigging/WP Elevated Work Platform)
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of port operations and process plant equipment
  • Previous experience in a similar role within the mining/resource industry
  • Ability to work unsupervised, safely and effectively in a team environment
  • Australian Citizenship or hold a valid visa with permission to work
  • National Police clearance is required to obtain MSIC

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be residing in the Geraldton area or be prepared to relocate at own cost.

Key Duties:

  • Perform assigned work tasks for scheduled and unscheduled work
  • Perform all work to the specification and quality advised by the equipment manufacturers
  • Monitor, measure, communicate and report issues or business risks identified in the workplace
  • Share technical knowledge and expertise within teams
  • Develop and improve job procedures for various maintenance tasks
  • Promote and participate in a culture of continuous improvement
  • Engage in development activities to extend the range of competency
  • Attend scheduled training as part of development plan
  • Participate in the identification, development and implementation of relevant continuous improvement projects
  • Participate in development, coaching and mentoring of apprentices, contractors and other members of the work team
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external departments and stake holders in Karara

About Karara Mining

Located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks. As part of the logistics network Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.

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