Process Operator - Perth, Australia - Karara Mining Ltd

Karara Mining Ltd

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

5 days ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate.

The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.

We are seeking capable
Process Operators to join our expanding 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.

Offered as a permanent full time position on an
8 days on 6 days off 7 nights on 7 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

Key responsibilities and duties;

Support concentrate production to meet the required grade and moisture specification in line with Karara standards
Ensure the Concentrator is safely commissioned and operated to deliver on specification concentrate in line with Karara policies, procedures, plans, goals and strategies
Maintain effective communication lines with other Processing department personnel, ensuring they remain informed and engaged
Work effectively autonomously and as part of a team, remaining accountable for work tasks
Safely operate the plant by controlling, monitoring, adjusting, fixing, recording, cleaning and improving all sections of the concentrator including;
Stockpiling and reclaim
Primary and Secondary crushing circuits
High Pressure Grinding rolls (HPGR)
Screening
Magnetic Separation
Ball mills (primary grinding)
Tower mills (fine grinding)
Floatation
Thickening
Plate press Filtration
Ensure full compliance with all safety and environmental requirements
Work effectively with other departments including; Metallurgy, Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance and Mining
Manage daily individual reporting to ensure completion in a timely manner

Essential Experience, Licenses & Tickets;

WA "C" Class Drivers Licence
Forklift, Overhead gantry crane, Confined space entry/gas testing, Working at heights, Skid steer, Excavator Tickets
Excellent mechanical aptitude and fault finding skills
Proven ability working in a mining or other heavy industry environment
Strong understanding of mineral processing
Experience with filtration, magnetic separation and flotation in a mining or other heavy industry environment would be advantageous
National Police Clearance
Must have Australian Citizenship or hold a valid visa with permission to work

The Karara lifestyle
Being only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. Our Family friendly rosters provide 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 Permanent ensuited rooms for our employees, Weekly department BBQs, 1Gbps Internet