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.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Parts Engineer to join our site-based Material Management team, where you will oversee the management, sourcing, and optimization of spare parts and materials critical to maintaining equipment and machinery reliability.

This role operates on a 5 days on, 2 days off and 4 days on, 3 days off continuous day shift roster.

To be successful in this role the following is essential:

• An Engineering degree qualification or equivalent experience in, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• WA "C" Class driver's licence
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in parts management or supply chain within a maintenance or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of spare parts sourcing, inventory management, and procurement processes
• Experience working with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) for parts tracking and inventory control
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise parts inventory while maintaining cost control
• Relevant certifications in SAP (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, SAP Master Data Management) are highly desirable
• A current National Police clearance

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

Key Duties:

Ensuring that the right parts are available at the right time to minimize downtime, enhance operational efficiency, and support overall maintenance strategies. Contribute to improving the reliability and performance of plant equipment, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and compliance with company standards.

Additionally, collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in parts management and ensure that spare parts are managed in line with operational needs and safety standards

About Karara Mining

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.

As well as:

• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities,
• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters provide for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region

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