Mechanical Fitter

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 residential role operates on a day shift only roster of 8 days, and 6 days off / 7 days on and 7 days off.

**We are not accepting applications from overseas, this position is residential and requires candidates to be residing in the Geraldton area** No visa sponsorship is available.

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

• Mechanical Trade Qualification
• WA ‘C’ Class Drivers’ License
• Tickets - Dogging (DG) Basic Rigging (RB) Elevated Work Platform (WP)
• Confined Space Entry & Working at heights
• Demonstrated post trade experience in the Mining or Heavy industry within a process plant environment
• Strong understanding of scheduled maintenance systems and work order process
• Demonstrated ability to undertake problem solving investigations and reviews
• Demonstrated ability to plan work in line with predicted operational requirements
• Understanding of generic process plant policies, procedures, risk assessment and management systems
• National Police clearance is required to obtain MSIC

Key Duties: 

• Execute SAP work tasks including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Raise and document maintenance notifications for future corrective and preventive tasks
• Record post-task comments highlighting improvement opportunities
• Close all work orders upon task completion
• Perform work per manufacturer specifications and quality standards
• Identify implement and communicate process improvements
• Prioritize and plan daily workloads to meet deadlines
• Inspect and scope job requirements review plans and identify tool and equipment needs to ensure timely safe and cost-effective completion
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance identify hazards mitigate risks and complete safety documentation
• Collaborate with the planning team to develop maintenance scopes improving equipment availability reducing downtime and preventing failures

About Karara Export Terminal 

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