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 experienced **Light Machinery Technicians **to join our site based Maintenance team, responsible for the maintenance of the Karara Light Vehicle (LV) fleet, plant machinery and ancillary equipment.
This position operates on an **8 days on 6 days off **roster.
**Technical responsibilities**;**
- Ensure the LV fleet and ancillary equipment is maintained to a high standard meeting site safety, operational requirements and manufacturer's specifications
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Parts Coordinator to ensure all high usage parts are stocked in the warehouse to support servicing and minor repair completion in a timely manner
- Maintain the Light Machinery workshop to high standard meeting safety, environmental, storage and disposal requirement standards
- Utilise the company Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage and record all maintenance activities
- Identify opportunities to improve the reliability of equipment or cost savings
- Monitor and communicate LV downtime events which impact site personnel, safety systems, and environment or plant operations
- Coordinate and prioritise repair activities to minimise interruptions to personnel and the processing plant, while ensuring Karara safety standards are met
- Engage with operational teams to promote high reliability of processing equipment and support infrastructure
- Collaborate with the team to develop improvement strategies providing reliability of equipment and cost savings
**Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience**
- Trade qualification as a LV Mechanic or similar
- WA C Class Drivers Licence
- Skid steer ticket, Loader ticket, Excavator ticket, EWP ticket, Forklift Ticket (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience working in a mechanical role in a mineral processing environment
- Proven understanding of mining safety standards, including permit systems and risk management tools
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and SAP
- Australian Citizenship or hold a valid visa with permission to work
- National Police clearance
**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.