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 a capable Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor responsible for leading and providing technical expertise to our Mechanical Maintenance crews.

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:

• Trade Qualification
• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor
• WA 'C' Class Drivers Licence
• Strong supervision experience leading a medium to large team
• Sound knowledge of maintenance management, strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Facilitating problem solving and Root cause investigations
• National Police Clearance

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

Key Duties (but not limited to) :-

• Provide leadership and coaching to the Mechanical Maintenance team
• Lead and implement maintenance processes and strategies to ensure tasks are completed in a time and cost effective manner
• Manage productivity levels of the maintenance team by setting KPI’s and ensuring targets are achieved in a timely manner
• Monitor and control budgets and budget forecasts to meet production targets
• Engage and collaborate with Supervisors on the planning and execution of maintenance schedules and activities
• Accomplish equipment availability through the utilisation of human and equipment resources
• Report on completed work with recommendations for appropriate corrective action
• Maintain reports, records and work procedures within SAP related to the Mechanical Maintenance function
• Undertake failure analysis and preventative maintenance forecasting in collaboration with the Maintenance Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisors
• Ensure stakeholders have the most up to date information to support their functions
• Seek opportunities to improve maintenance processes increasing equipment utilisation through improvement plans
• Engage with the Mechanical Maintenance team throughout the course of each shift when on Site to ensure personnel any issues or incidents are resolved in a timely manner
• Prioritise a delegate work for any contract partners and ensure the work is carried out in a safe and productive manner
• Ensure QAQC around all areas of work

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