Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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 Mechanical Maintenance****Supervisor responsible for leading and providing technical expertise to the KML Mechanical Maintenance teams and Contractor Trades Personnel.

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

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

• Mechanical trade qualification
• Western Australian C Class Drivers Licence
• Tickets: Confined Spaces & Working at Heights
• Must have completed Section 26 training to ensure compliance with relevant safety and operations standards
• Strong supervision experience leading a medium to large teams
• Sound knowledge of maintenance management, strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute maintenance activities in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Facilitating problem solving and Root cause investigations
• National Police clearance

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key Duties:

• Lead and coach the Mechanical Maintenance team
• Collaborate with the team to improve maintenance systems, processes, and procedures
• Prioritise work to meet business needs while maximising safety and production outcomes
• Manage rosters to ensure adequate site coverage and arrange contractor support when required
• Review and approve daily work plans, Take 5s, JHAs, and risk assessments before work begins
• Conduct post-outage inspections and quality audits on critical maintenance tasks
• Identify and report process improvement opportunities, recommending corrective actions where needed
• Ensure Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) are completed and provide guidance as required
• Communicate shift issues and incidents in line with Incident Management Procedures
• Assist with shutdown planning, including labour, equipment, tools, and work scopes

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 visitwww.kararamining.com.au