Process Operator

Karara Mining Limited; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position often with on‑the‑j

On‑the‑job training

Salary sacrifice flights and parking

Superannuation and novated leasing

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited invites applications for Process Operator roles at the Karara Mine Site. The job involves operating and monitoring plant equipment, following procedures and maintaining safety and environmental standards in a demanding mining environment.

Roster is 8 days on 6 days off with 7 nights on 7 days off; roles include FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton. WA drivers licence and relevant tickets are essentials for eligibility.

Qualifications

• WA C class Drivers Licence.
• Skid Steer and/or Forklift Ticket.
• Proven experience working in a mining or heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing.
• Sound mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with filtration, magnetic separation and flotation is advantageous.
• National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily plant operations to meet production safety and environmental targets.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment within operating parameters.
• Follow procedures to maintain plant performance and throughput.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all work areas.
• Promote safety and environmental awareness by identifying hazards and preventing unsafe practices.
• Operate and maintain concentrator processes from crushing to tailings disposal.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Support concentrate quality to meet grade and moisture specs.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy, Maintenance and Mining teams.
• Complete required daily reporting on time.

Tools

WA Drivers Licence (Class C)

Skid Steer Ticket

Forklift Ticket

Police Clearance

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 capable Process Operators to join our Processing teams based at the Karara Mine Site.

This role requires certain physical demands and exposure to challenging environments that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, work at heights and others exertions associated with manual roles as well as a strong commitment to safety while working in an operational mine site environment.

Working on a Full-time 8 days on 6 days off 7 nights on 7 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

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

• WA C class Drivers Licence
• Skid Steer and/or Forklift Ticket
• Proven experience working in a mining or other heavy industry environment
• Strong understanding of mineral processing
• Sound mechanical aptitude
• Experience with filtration, magnetic separation and flotation is advantageous
• 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) :-

• Execute daily plant operations as directed to meet production safety and environmental targets
• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely within operating parameters
• Follow operating procedures to maintain plant performance and throughput
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all work areas
• Promote safety and environmental awareness by identifying hazards and preventing unsafe practices
• Operate and maintain all concentrator processes from crushing to tailings disposal
• Ensure compliance with all procedures safety and environmental requirements
• Support concentrate quality to meet grade and moisture specifications
• Collaborate with Metallurgy Maintenance and Mining teams
• Complete required daily reporting on time

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