Control Room Operator

Karara Mining Ltd; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site camp facilities

Salary sacrifice options (flights, car

Salary sacrifice for parking/super/nov

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited (KML) is seeking a skilled Control Room Operator to join the Process team at the Karara mine site. The role reports to the Control Room Supervisor and focuses on safe and efficient operation of the Concentrator Control Room in line with procedures and site safety standards.

The position is full-time with an 8 days on 6 days off and 7 nights on 7 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

Qualifications

• Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Strong mechanical skills and proficient in written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• National Police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor concentrator plant equipment in line with procedures and standards.
• Control and optimise plant performance across crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, flotation, concentrate and tailings circuits.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and housekeeping standards.
• Complete operational reporting and documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy, Laboratory, Control Systems, Maintenance and Mining teams to support plant performance.
• Coordinate with contractors during tailings system downtime and maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Written/Verbal English

Independent work

PCS systems experience

Control systems in process industries

Multitasking

Job description

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.

• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters giving you more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region
• Airport parking for FIFO employees

The opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Control Room Operator to join our Process team at the Karara mine site. Reporting to the Control Room Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Concentrator Control Room, ensuring compliance with established operating procedures, Safe Working Procedures, and site safety standards. Strong communication and coordination with field personnel are essential to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Working on a Full-time8 days on 6 days off and 7 nights on 7 days offroster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

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

• Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence
• Strong mechanical skills and proficient in written and verbal English communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to ongoing improvement and learning
• Experience with operating PCS systems in a control room environment, with a solid understanding of mineral processing
• Control system experience within continuous process industries
• Skilled in prioritising and managing multiple tasks, with the capability to provide clear guidance to team members in a processing plant
• National Police clearance

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

Key Duties - including but not limited to:

• Safely operate and monitor concentrator plant equipment in line with company procedures and operating standards
• Control and optimise plant performance across crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, flotation, concentrate and tailings circuits
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and housekeeping standards
• Complete operational reporting and documentation accurately and on time
• Identify operational issues, hazards and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with Metallurgy, Laboratory, Control Systems, Maintenance and Mining teams to support plant performance
• Coordinate with contractors during tailings system downtime and maintenance activities
• Contribute to safe, efficient and reliable plant operations through teamwork and continuous improvement

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Camp Facilities:

• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, tennis, cricket facilities

About Us

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.