Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. 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.

• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters giving you more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region
• Airport parking for FIFO employees

The opportunity

An opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of Technicians in maintaining site assets to the highest operational standards. You will apply strong technical knowledge and leadership skills to optimise equipment performance, ensure reliability, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance efficiency and plant output.

This position operates on an 8 days on and 6 days off / 7 nights on and 7 days off roster flying out from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

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

• Electrical Instrumentation Ticket.
• WA 'C' Class Driver's License.
• Strong supervision experience leading a team.
• Proven experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within mining and mineral processing environment.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance management, strategy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline driven environment.

Key Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all tasks
• Lead a team of trades personnel to deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with site schedules and priorities
• Manage daily work allocation, resource use, and equipment readiness through effective planning and SAP work management
• Conduct fault finding, root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve equipment reliability
• Oversee shutdown and outage works, ensuring compliance with WHS, site standards, and maintenance procedures

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

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.

Camp Facilities:

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation - permanent rooms (no motelling)
• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, tennis, cricket facilities
• Village shop and supporting amenities

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