Process Operator

Karara Mining; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Attractive salary

Bonus program

Training & development

Salary sacrifice options

On-site camp facilities

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited is seeking capable Process Operators for the Karara Mine Site. The role involves operating and monitoring processing plant equipment, adhering to safety and environmental targets, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping on a shift roster.

FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton may apply. Essential items include a WA C class drivers licence, skid steer or forklift ticket, and a proven mining or heavy industry background.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate processing plant equipment
• Strong understanding of mineral processing and safety protocols
• Experience with filtration, magnetic separation or flotation is advantageous
• Legally permitted to work permanently in Australia

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 housekeeping standards across all work areas
• Promote safety and environmental awareness by identifying hazards
• Support concentrate quality to meet grade specifications
• Collaborate with maintenance and mining teams
• Complete required daily reporting on time

Skills

Process operations

Mineral processing

Safety

Forklift/Skid Steer

Tools

Skid Steer

Forklift

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
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• 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:

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation - permanent rooms (no motelling)
• 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