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 an experienced and highly capable Production Supervisor to lead our operations crews.

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, this role is responsible for managing safe and effective operations of the Karara magnetite concentrator, including but not limited to crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, flotation, thickening and filtration.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a strong background in process operations and have held a previous leadership role in the mining / heavy industry.

Working on a Full-time 8 days on 6 days off 7 nights on 7 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

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

• Proven experience in processing leadership roles within the mining industry (Supervisory/Team Lead role)
• WA 'C' 'Class Drivers Licence
• Schedule 26 Appointed Persons
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with sound written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of mineral processing and capability to deliver continuous improvement strategies
• Extensive experience with isolation systems & procedures
• A sound understanding and previous experience in mineral processing operations including crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration, tailings disposal and management (advantageous) 
• National Police clearance 
• Experience using SCADA Software (Control Room System) and exposure to Magnetic Separation and Magnetite Processing will be highly regarded

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key Duties;

• Oversee effective operation of the plant on a shift to shift basis
• Ensure consistency in plant operation across shifts by following the operational systems and procedures
• Liaise with metallurgy, maintenance, mining and TSF operators and train loading
• Manage shift manning levels
• Ensure effective housekeeping in the plant
• Reporting as required
• Work closely with Metallurgists to identify process issues.
• Identify and communicate to appropriate personnel any incidents during shift

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