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

This is a site-based position for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Operational Optimisation Department.

Working on a Full-time 8 days on and 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

This newly created position, will provide effective engineering support to improve structural safety, reliability and cost effectiveness to the processing plant.

As a Graduate Engineer you will possess a fundamental understanding of engineering principles and adherence to regulatory Australian standards.

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

• Recognised Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• WA "C" Class manual driver's licence
• Familiarity with root cause analysis workflow methods and tools
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork attitude
• Attention to detail and ability to identify issues of equipment master data
• Be resilient and agile to adapt fast-tracking working environment
• Previous experience working in mining or resource industry is desirable but not essential
• National Police Clearance

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia and have graduated from a university in the last 2 years. 

Key Duties (but not limited to) :-

• Adhere to work priorities as directed by immediate supervisors to ensure timely resolution of critical business needs
• Review all engineering work requests promptly and consistently conduct engineering design, project development, undertake mechanical design and project work as required, ensuring all engineering work complies with Australian standards and other regulatory requirements
• Ensure drawings, specifications, and scopes of work documents are matched relevant standard and thoroughly reviewed
• Utilise change management processes to develop and implement any equipment improvements

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

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au