Lead Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (FIFO)

Karara Mining Limited; Geraldton, Perth; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

On-site camp facilities

Gourmet meals on site

Gym facilities

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at the Karara site in Western Australia. The role requires strong supervisory experience, SAP proficiency, and a focus on safety and production efficiency.

You will manage rosters, coordinate contractor support, and drive maintenance plans in a deadline-driven mining environment. The position operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off, or 7 nights on / 7 days off roster, with on-site camp facilities and

Qualifications

• WA C Class Drivers Licence
• Tickets: Confined Spaces & Working at Heights
• Section 26 training for safety and operations compliance
• Strong supervision experience leading medium to large teams
• Maintenance management knowledge; strategy development and implementation
• Ability to plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Facilitating problem solving and root cause investigations
• National Police clearance
• Legally permitted to work permanently in Australia

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Mechanical Maintenance team
• Collaborate to improve maintenance systems, processes and procedures
• Prioritise work to maximise safety and production outcomes
• Manage rosters to ensure site coverage and arrange contractor support
• Review and approve daily work plans, Take 5s, JHAs and risk assessments
• Conduct post-outage inspections and quality audits on critical tasks
• Identify and report process improvement opportunities with corrective actions
• Ensure RCAs are completed and provide guidance
• Communicate shift issues and incidents per Incident Management Procedures
• Assist with shutdown planning including labour, equipment, tools and scopes

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

SAP

MS Office

RCAs

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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 experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors responsible for leading and providing technical expertise to the KML Mechanical Maintenance teams and Contractor Trades Personnel.

This position operates on an 8 days on and 6 days off / 7 nights on and 7 days off roster.

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

• Western Australian C Class Drivers Licence
• Tickets: Confined Spaces & Working at Heights
• Must have completed Section 26 training to ensure compliance with relevant safety and operations standards
• Strong supervision experience leading a medium to large teams
• Sound knowledge of maintenance management, strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Facilitating problem solving and Root cause investigations
• National Police clearance

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

Key Duties:

• Lead and coach the Mechanical Maintenance team
• Collaborate with the team to improve maintenance systems, processes, and procedures
• Prioritise work to meet business needs while maximising safety and production outcomes
• Manage rosters to ensure adequate site coverage and arrange contractor support when required
• Review and approve daily work plans, Take 5s, JHAs, and risk assessments before work begins
• Conduct post-outage inspections and quality audits on critical maintenance tasks
• Identify and report process improvement opportunities, recommending corrective actions where needed
• Ensure Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) are completed and provide guidance as required
• Communicate shift issues and incidents in line with Incident Management Procedures
• Assist with shutdown planning, including labour, equipment, tools, and work scopes

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
• Village shop and supporting amenities

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