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 permanent site-based position for a Senior 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, reporting to the Principal Engineer, is responsible for on-site improvement projects, conducting inspections and developing maintenance and repair plans.

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

• Recognised Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• WA "C" Class manual driver's licence
• Minimum 5 years’ mining experience in mechanical engineering within a processing plant environment (preferably Magnetite processing)
• Experience working with a variety of equipment such as; conveyors, slurry pumps, crushers (gyratory and cone), high-pressure grind rolls, ball mills, tower mills, magnetic separators
• Demonstrable success in applying engineering principles and statistical data analysis and implementing processes
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5 Whys work process methods and tools
• Understanding of common predictive technologies: vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, motor analysis, ultrasonic testing, machinery analysis, alignment and balancing procedures, and fixed equipment diagnostic technologies
• Practical statistical analysis skills including failure statistics, failure rates, hazard rates, and life expectancy
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• 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) :-

• Collaboration with maintenance and operations teams to provide engineering support aimed at improving equipment reliability, thereby achieving operational targets for cost, production, and safety
• Ensuring that all work conducted by the Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering Department adheres to KML site standards, regulatory and statutory requirements, and relevant Australian standards
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis, fault finding, and providing technical engineering advice, ensuring issues are resolved safely and promptly to maximize availability and production outcomes

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