At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Port Maintenance team to perform essential maintenance and improve operations.
- Company: Karara Mining Limited, a leading iron ore producer in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, residential role with a balanced roster, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Boilermaking and relevant tickets required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ 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 involves both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, as well as assisting in planning and defining the scope of work for maintenance tasks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This residential role operates on a day shift only roster of 8 days, and 6 days off / 7 days on and 7 days off.
To be successful in the role, the following is essential:
- Trade Qualification - Fabrication (Boilermaker/welder) or equivalent
- Tickets - Dogging (DG), Basic Rigging (RB), Elevated Work Platform (WP), Confined Space Entry & Working at heights
- Demonstrated post-trade experience in the mining or heavy industry within a process plant environment
- Strong understanding of scheduled maintenance systems and work order processes
- Demonstrated ability to undertake problem-solving investigations and reviews
- Demonstrated ability to plan work in line with predicted operational requirements
- Understanding of generic process plant policies, procedures, risk assessment, and management systems
- National Police clearance is required to obtain MSIC
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be residing in the Geraldton area.
Key Duties:
- Carry out SAP work tasks including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Create maintenance notifications for future, corrective, and preventative work
- Add comments to work orders post-completion with improvement suggestions
- Close work orders in SAP after tasks are completed
- Perform work according to manufacturer standards and quality requirements
- Identify and communicate improvement opportunities in all work areas
- Prioritise and plan daily workloads to meet deadlines
- Inspect and scope jobs, review plans, and identify tools needed for efficient, safe completion
- Conduct risk assessments and complete safety documentation before maintenance
- Support development of maintenance scopes with the planning team to enhance equipment availability and reduce downtime
Boilermaker employer: Karara Mining Limited
Karara Mining Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a family-friendly work culture with flexible rosters that allow for more time at home and less commuting. Located just a short drive from Perth, employees enjoy a temperate climate and access to top-notch facilities, including a fully equipped gym and gourmet dining options. With a strong focus on professional development and on-the-job training, KML provides ample opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
