Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Job No:
KAR1442
Location:
Perth
Karara Mining Limited is a joint venture between Gindalbie Metals Limited and AnSteel, 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.
With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.
We are seeking qualified and experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to join the Electrical Maintenance team based at the Karara mine site.
This role operates on an 8 days on 6 days off day shift roster with rotational night shift.
Key responsibilities;
- Actively demonstrate behaviours in alignment to Karara's Company Values and life saving commitments
- Demonstrate personal safety leadership by adhering to and promoting all Karara safety policies and procedures
- Lead by example and carry out all work in a safe manner ensuring the safety and well-being of you, other employees, contractors and visitors
- Develop and participate in the overall execution of planned and unplanned electrical based tasks
- Ensure that all statutory and organisational, operational, reliability and safety requirements are adhered to at all times
- Participate with operational teams in carrying out all tasks undertaken with best practice outcomes
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external departments with stake holdings in KML
- Monitor, measure, communicate and report, issues, opportunities, risks, technical deviations and achievements pro-actively in all work place areas
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repair electrical plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Conduct general repairs and calibration of industrial instrumentation
- Logically and systematically solve problems by implementing sound fault finding and fault rectification processes
- Conduct HV switching safely, competently and in accordance with Karara access and work procedures
- Assist with PLC investigation and repairs
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the relevant standards and acts
Essential requirements;
- Trade qualification in Electrical (A Grade Electrical License)
- Cert III or IV Instrumentation
- Certificate of Attainment - HV Operator Training
- Licenses - High Risk EWP, WAH, Confined Spaces
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of process plant equipment
- Proven aptitude towards applying knowledge in an Electrical/Instrument field to arrive at practical and sustainable solutions
- Proven experience in HV distribution and apparatus
- Demonstrated ability to undertake problem solving investigations and reviews
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Australian Citizenship or hold a valid visa with permission to work
- National Police clearance
The Karara lifestyle
It is only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. This provides the opportunity for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling. The mid-west offers a more temperate climate than other iron ore mining regions in the Pilbara region. The Karara village offers high quality amenities with ensuited rooms; 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing; an eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, as well as swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, gym and volleyball facilities. Recently renovated dining and recreational room facilities and wet mess/tavern.