Operator Maintainer

4 days ago

Geraldton Gascoyne Midwest, Australia Karara Mining Limited Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company formed as a joint venture with Gindalbie Metals Limited. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

The opportunity

We are seeking experienced Operator Maintainers to join our 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:

  • WA 'C' class Drivers Licence
  • High Risk Work Licence
  • Dogging (DG)
  • Basic Rigging (RB),
  • Elevated Work Platform (WP)
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Working at heights Ticket
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of port operations and process plant equipment
  • Proven experience with generic fixed plant policies and procedures
  • Strong understanding of scheduled maintenance systems and work order process
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake problem solving investigations and reviews with ability to plan work in line with predicted operational requirements
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and computer programs
  • 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
  • Lead by example in all matters of safety behaviour
  • Participate in development, coaching and mentoring of apprentices, contractors and other members of the work team

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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