Operator Maintainer - Mechanical Fitter

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 a qualified and experiencedMechanical Fitter 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 residential role operates on a Sportsman style2 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:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification
• WA C Class Drivers License
• Tickets - Dogging (DG) Basic Rigging (RB) Elevated Work Platform (WP)
• Confined Space Entry & Working at heights
• Demonstrated knowledge experience and understanding of port operations and process plant equipment including conveyors car dumpers automated mobile equipment and ship loaders
• Previous experience in a similar role within the landside marine mining/resource industry
• 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 to the specification and quality advised by the equipment manufacturers
• Central Control Room (CCR) coordination of automated train unloading cargo stockpiling and ship loading operations
• Coordination of shipment sample station operations
• Execute scheduling preventative maintenance work orders for the KETs Scheduled Maintenance System
• Ensure your daily work tasks are planned effectively to meet the Train and Shipping Schedules
• Demonstrating and promote personal safety leadership by carrying out all work in line with the companies policies and procedures
• Active involvement in identifying continuous improvement opportunities with regard to processes and procedures
• Promote positive work culture by being proactive with the companies safety lead activity tools and aligning personal behaviours with Kararas Values and Life Saving Commitments

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.

As well as:

• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting swimming pool mini golf tennis cricket volleyball facilities
• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters provide for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region

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