Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. 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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team and provide engineering support to optimise crushing plant equipment performance, ensuring operational targets for cost, production, and safety are achieved.

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

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

• Recognised Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• WA "C" Class manual driver's licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ mining experience in mechanical engineering within a processing plant environment (preferably Magnetite processing).
• Experience working with a variety of equipment such as: conveyors, slurry pumps, crushers (gyratory and cone), high-pressure grind rolls, ball mills, tower mills, magnetic separators.
• Demonstrable success in applying engineering principles and statistical data analysis and implementing processes.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5 Whys work process methods and tools.
• Practical statistical analysis skills including failure statistics, failure rates, hazard rates, and life expectancy.
• National Police Clearance.

Key Duties (but not limited to):

• Support the business by identifying, investigating, and resolving mechanical engineering issues associated with operating equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to deliver engineering support that improves equipment reliability and helps achieve operational targets related to cost, production, and safety.
• Ensure all work undertaken by the Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering Department complies with KML site standards, regulatory and statutory requirements, and relevant Australian standards.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and fault finding while providing technical engineering advice to ensure issues are resolved safely and efficiently, maximising equipment availability and production performance.

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

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