Process Operator

Karara Mining Ltd; City Of Greater Geraldton, City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training opportunities

Salary sacrifice flights and parking

Job summary

Karara Mining Limited is seeking capable Process Operators to join our Processing teams at the Karara Mine Site. The role involves operating and monitoring plant equipment safely, meeting production targets, and maintaining high housekeeping standards in a challenging mining environment.

Successful applicants will hold a WA C class Drivers Licence, a Skid Steer and/or Forklift Ticket, and have mining or heavy industry experience with a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• WA C class Drivers Licence required.
• Skid Steer and/or Forklift ticket required.
• Proven mining or heavy industry experience.
• National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily plant operations to meet production safety and environmental targets.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mining experience

Understanding of mineral processing

Safety-focused mindset

Tools

WA C class Drivers Licence

Skid Steer/Forklift ticket

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 capableProcess 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

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.