Hydraulic Technician - Perth, Australia - Karara Mining Ltd

Karara Mining Ltd

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

The operation is designed for a +30 year mine life and production of 8Mtpa.

It comprises a long life and world-class magnetite deposit; dedicated rail infrastructure; and an integrated train load-out/ship loading facility at our Geraldton port operations.

Karara is breaking new ground with the development and ongoing operation of the first significant iron ore mine in the mid
- west.

We are seeking a capable and experienced
Hydraulic Technician to join our busy Maintenance department.

This position is responsible for ongoing maintenance, installation of hydraulic components and equipment to ensure operational maintenance meets Karara standards of safety, efficiency and quality.

This position operates on an
8 days on and 6 days off, 7 nights on and 7 days off roster.

Key duties & responsibilities;

Perform assigned scheduled and unscheduled work in a timely manner
Conduct fault finding activities to ensure faults identification and rectification
Review inventory and spares to ensure all required components are available and in stock, preventing supply shortages
Perform all tasks to the specification and quality advised by equipment manufacturers
Identify, implement and communicate improvement opportunities in all hydraulics and maintenance processes
Provide input on Short Term Interval Control task management assisting in the identification of any remedial actions to ensure tasks are completed in the planned timeframe and safety is not compromised
Inspect, tag and report all out of service tooling or equipment requiring repair
Proactively record comments on work orders after the completion of each task noting identified opportunities for improvement
Ensure all materials are available before starting a task and that any preworks are completed to the required quality
Complete post outage inspections and relative documentation ensuring equipment is ready to be brought back in to service
Close all work orders in SAP upon completion of maintenance tasks
Complete daily timesheets outlining specific tasks carried out on that day
Communicate and escalate downtime of equipment to your supervisor immediately as per the Downtime Escalation Process
Analysing existing processes and making recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure the most effective process is considered

Essential Qualifications and experience;

Valid 'C' Class WA Drivers' License
A relevant trade qualification with exposure to fitting competency or specialisation in hydraulic componentry
Proven and demonstrated high level of exposure to hydraulic systems and fault finding
Demonstrated trade/posttrade experience working in a process plant equipment in a mining or other heavy industry
Proven experience with generic process plant policies and procedures
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, SAP maintenance and risk assessment systems
Knowledge and experience in using a CMMS
Experience within a processing environment working with process pumps, grinding processes, mills magnetic separation, crushing, screens, conveyors and Larox filters. (beneficial)
National Police Clearance
Australian Citizenship or hold a valid visa with permission to work

The Karara Lifestyle;
It is only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. This provides the opportunity for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling. The mid-west offers a more temperate climate than other iron ore mining regions in the Pilbara region.

The Karara village offers high quality amenities with ensuited rooms; 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing; an eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, as well as swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, gym and volleyball facilities.

Recently renovated dining and recreational room facilities and wet mess/tavern.