Karara Mining Limited (KML)
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 an experienced and skilled Senior Maintenance Planner to join our site based Planning team.
As a Senior Planner you will provide guidance and mentoring to the Planner/Scheduler team as well as lead the weekly planning meetings, promoting team compliance to work management practices and KPI's.
This role is a permanent position, operating on an 8 days on 6 days off roster.
To be successful in the role, the following is essential:
* A Trade Qualification - Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker preferred
* WA C Class Drivers Licence
* Demonstrated experience as a Planner/Scheduler in a mining or other heavy industry for minimum 5 years
* Proven knowledge and experience working within a fixed plant mineral processing environment
* Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling of large shutdown activities
* Knowledge of mineral processing and associated mobile and non‐mobile equipment
* Proficient with computer systems including the Microsoft Office Suit and SAP (Maintenance system)
* Understanding of maintenance management principles and work management systems
* Knowledge and experience with SAP CMMS 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):
* Lead maintenance planning meetings and manage end‐to‐end planning and scheduling of maintenance and shutdown activities
* Ensure compliance with the Maintenance Work Management System (MWMS) and maintain accurate CMMS data to support reliability and cost analysis
* Plan and schedule preventative, predictive, and corrective mechanical maintenance in line with production requirements
* Lead planning and scheduling for Main Plant Outages (MPO) involving 500+ personnel, including development of accurate Gantt schedules
* Collaborate cross‐functionally to improve maintenance strategies, planning standards, and technical outcomes
* Monitor and report on planning performance, risks, issues, and improvement opportunities
* Support operational budgeting, productivity initiatives, and continuous improvement across the Maintenance department
* Act as delegate for the Superintendent Maintenance Planning when required
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.
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.
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
* Village shop and supporting amenities
To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au
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