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

We are looking for skilled and experienced Mechanical Fitters to become a part of our Maintenance team at the Geraldton Karara Export Terminal. The position will encompass both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, as well as assist in planning and defining the scope of work for maintenance tasks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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

Enabling movement to the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, Karara owns and operates an 80 km railway linking Tilley Junction to the mine site in the Shire of Perenjori. The terminal is capable of processing up to 16 million tonnes of export products annually from a dedicated berth, with supporting rail and train unloading infrastructure.

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