At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Maintenance team to perform essential mechanical fitting and maintenance tasks.
- Company: Karara Mining Limited, a leading iron ore producer in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable work schedule, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Residential role in Geraldton with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a pioneering mining operation with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Trade Qualification and relevant industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company formed as a joint venture with Gindalbie Metals Limited. 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 looking for skilled and experienced Mechanical Fitters to become a part of our Maintenance team at the Geraldton Karara Export Terminal. The position will encompass both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, as well as assist 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 on, 6 days off / 7 days on and 7 days off. We are not accepting applications from overseas; this position is residential and requires candidates to be residing in the Geraldton area. No visa sponsorship is available.
To be successful in the role, the following is essential:
- Mechanical Trade Qualification
- 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 process
- 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
Key Duties:
- Execute SAP work tasks including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Raise and document maintenance notifications for future corrective and preventive tasks
- Record post-task comments highlighting improvement opportunities
- Close all work orders upon task completion
- Perform work per manufacturer specifications and quality standards
- Identify, implement and communicate process improvements
- Prioritize and plan daily workloads to meet deadlines
- Inspect and scope job requirements, review plans and identify tool and equipment needs to ensure timely, safe and cost-effective completion
- Conduct risk assessments before maintenance, identify hazards, mitigate risks and complete safety documentation
- Collaborate with the planning team to develop maintenance scopes improving equipment availability, reducing downtime and preventing failures
About Karara Export Terminal: Enabling movement to the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, Karara owns and operates an 80 km railway linking Tilley Junction to the mine site in the Shire of Perenjori. The terminal is capable of processing up to 16 million tonnes of export products annually from a dedicated berth, with supporting rail and train unloading infrastructure.
About Us: 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.
Mechanical Fitter in Greenstone employer: Karara Mining Ltd
Karara Mining Limited offers an exceptional work environment for Mechanical Fitters, with a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development. Located in the scenic Geraldton area, employees benefit from a residential role that promotes work-life balance through a structured day shift roster. With opportunities for professional growth within one of the largest mining operations in the region, Karara is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that values each team member's contributions.
