- 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 Tails Dam Operator to join our TSF Processing team, contributing to the safe and environmentally responsible management of the KML Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) and Wet Concentrate Dam.
Operators will perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks, such as polyethylene pipe welding, maintenance of polyethylene and steel pipelines, tailings disposal, concentrate dam deposition, water recovery, mobile plant operation, as well as general labor and housekeeping duties.
These positions are site-based operating on an 8 days on 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.
To be successful in the role, the following is essential:
- WA C Class Drivers Licence
- Confined Space, Working at Heights & Skid Steer Tickets
- Poly welding qualification (highly desirable)
- Proven understanding in a mineral processing environment including fixed plant, mobile plant, and tailings management
- Mobile plant operational experience
- 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):
- Operate and adjust manual valves and hose clamps on tailings and wet concentrate lines
- Operate decant pumping system as required
- Inspect and monitor field equipment, dam walls, pipework, and pumps
- Ensure compliance with environmental and statutory regulations
- Perform housekeeping in tailings and wet concentrate dam areas
- Identify and report maintenance issues
- Execute and monitor tailings and wet concentrate deposition plans
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on HDPE and steel pipework, valves, and fittings
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly statutory reports
- Maintain equipment records, conduct pre-start checks, and report faults on light mobile plant and small equipment
- Plan and report daily deposition and water recovery activities
- Adapt to operational changes and priorities
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements
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 visit www.kararamining.com.au
