Why Join Bis Industries?

Are you looking for a role that offers both career growth and a great lifestyle? At Bis Industries, we’re all about balancing work and life while providing you with the tools to advance your career. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Work-Life Balance: With an 8/6 (Days) and 7/7 (Nights) roster, you'll have plenty of time to spend with loved ones and recharge.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Gain new skills with upskilling opportunities and additional tickets to help you move forward in your career.
• Competitive Pay: Depending on your experience, you can earn between $46.32 to $54.50 per hour on a Permanent basis or $56.46 to $64.40 per hour on a Casual basis.
• Comfortable Camp Facilities: You’ll stay in a clean and comfortable camp offering a range of amenities, including a gym, pool, exercise classes, basketball court, indoor cricket, walking trails, and a social wet mess area for relaxation and socializing.

About the Role:

As an Operator Maintainer at Karara, you’ll be crucial to the daily operations of both fixed and mobile plant equipment, helping keep Karara Mining’s Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) running smoothly. You’ll join a close-knit team of 40, working in a cutting-edge facility with a mobile, extendable conveyor system that reduces both costs and environmental impact.

What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll report to the Shift Supervisor and be responsible for:

• Operating various mobile plant equipment, ensuring compliance with VOC requirements.
• Assist with maintenance of the conveyor system and housekeeping of equipment.
• Running the control room and staying in touch with the team to ensure everything flows smoothly.
• Conducting inspections of plant equipment and reporting any defects or issues.
• Performing pre-start checks and supporting repairs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate mobile plant equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Leading Hand to ensure operational schedules are followed.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain HSE standards.
• Help with plant cleaning and general maintenance.

Skills and Qualifications You’ll Need:

• EWP
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• White Card.

• Current HR Driver’s License.
• Mandatory certifications:
• Competency in operating skid steers, loaders (CAT 992, CAT 988 / WA900), dump trucks (Rigid Haul, Articulated), and watercarts.
• Desirable skills: Experience with the FLS-Stockpile conveyor system, a First Aid Certificate, and competency in dozers (D10, D9, D6) and graders (14M).

A Little About Karara:

Karara is located 200km southeast of Geraldton, in the Shire of Perenjori, WA. It’s the largest mining operation in the Mid-West and the first major magnetite mine in the region.

Ready to Join?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with real growth potential and a roster that lets you enjoy life outside of work, apply now to become part of the Bis Industries team.