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.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team on site, working on an 8/6 roster within the Assets & Projects team. You will be tasked with ensuring engineering projects are implemented at the KML mine site and Port Export Terminal.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and application of sound, practical project management processes for brownfields projects is required.

To be successful in this role the following is essential:

A Civil Engineering Degree.
Project experience of Tailings Storage Facilities (desirable).
Solid knowledge and experience in general civil engineering design and construction.
Significant experience within the mining industry with strong time management and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
A current National Police clearance

Key Duties:

Manage Karara’s capital projects that relate to civil engineering discipline, including development/review of scope of works, technical specifications and QA/QC requirement, provide technical input/support during tender process, project planning, execution and completion whole project lifecycle.
Provide technical advice support for projects and improvement to Mine site and Port operations.
Ensure project is implemented to civil and structural engineering content in the scope of work and complies with Australian Standards, statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies.
Support the development of procurement/construction/commissioning processes and strategies to meet project requirements for quality, schedule and budget.
Liaise with internal and external parties and support other engineering disciplines and other project functions to ensure overall project goals are met.

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.

As well as:

1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities,
We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
Family friendly rosters provide for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling
Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region

At KML, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences to apply, as we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. Please note: We are not accepting speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

To learn more, please visit www.kararamining.com.au

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