Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. 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 multiple Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to join our teams on site working on an 8/6 roster with the occasional ad hoc 7/7-night shift. You will be responsible for ongoing preventative and predictive maintenance with a focus on electrical and instrumentation assets in the plant to achieve site standards of efficiency, quality and safety.

To be successful in this role, you must have the following: 

• A WA “A”- grade Electrical Licence.
• HV switching operations certificate.
• Cert III or IV Instrumentation (desirable).
• A Manual C-class Australian driver’s licence.
• A basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems (desirable).
• A team player with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of process plant equipment.
• Recent National Police clearance or ability to obtain one.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily maintenance activities for electrical and instrumentation systems on process equipment according to the maintenance plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and control systems to identify the causes of failures, including collecting evidence for further analysis.
• Install and maintain electrical infrastructure, ensuring its proper functionality and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct statutory electrical inspections and testing, recording results in compliance with regulations and requirements.
• Manage high-voltage switching and maintain high-voltage assets.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Document maintenance activities, work order completions, and other relevant details accurately in the maintenance management system (SAP).
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Karara’s Company Values and lifesaving commitments.

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Modern camp facilities. Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities,
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc

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.

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

Please note: We are not accepting speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. To explore current openings, head to our careers page and apply directly www.kararamining.com.au