Borefield Mechanic (LV Fitter) - 14/14 Roster

Kalium Lakes Limited (KLL) is a minerals company which has 100% ownership of the Beyondie Sulphate of Potash (SOP) Mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

As the first producer of SOP in Australia, our high-grade product is a premium fertiliser essential for high value crops. Global use of SOP is supply constrained, with Australia having been a 100% importer, prior to KLL entering commercial production.

KLL expects to be a low cost, producer of SOP with an initial mine life of 50 years. The Company has an experienced leadership team and Board of Directors. We have strong ESG credentials both in the production of SOP and its environmental and social benefits of use.

About the Role - Borefields Mechanical Technician

This is an exciting opening to create a positive impact in an ASX listed company and an emerging priority mineral sector for Australia.

This role will support the Operations Maintenance Team by undertaking primarily borefield genset, pumping stations and some light and heavy vehicle maintenance works in a cost-effective and efficient manner, whilst ensuring Australian standards and statutory compliance is met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Repairs and maintenance to diesel gensets located in our borefields.


• Repairs and maintenance to our borefield pipelines


• Provide upkeep and minor maintenance to the dedicated light vehicle for this role.


• Provide upkeep and minor maintenance to the dedicated heavy vehicle for this role.


• Removal and installation of bore pumps and motors.


• Preventative and corrective maintenance on our borefield transfer pumping stations.

About You

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate – Motor Mechanic and or Mechanical Fitter (with diesel engine experience)


• Knowledge and prior experience of diesel gensets would be highly regarded.


• Current WA “C” class driver’s license (manual transmission) is essential.


• Intermediate computer skills - exposure to Pronto will be beneficial.


• Understanding of WHS practices and compliance


• Forklift license desirable


• Telehandler license desirable


• Current WA “MR” class driver’s license desirable.


• High integrity, a ‘can do’ attitude, problem solver, a self-starter and a team player.


• Ability to work in a small team primarily field service based.


• A CV and DG high risk work license would be highly regarded.

Location and Travel

The Beyondie SOP Mine is located 180km southeast of Newman in the Pilbara region, a two-hour flight north of Perth.

This role will work a 14 days on, 14 days off, and will usually fly directly to site on a charter flight from Jandakot.

Working at Kalium Lakes

This is a permanent full-time role offering an attractive remuneration package which includes participation in the Company incentive plan.

Other benefits include access to the Company's EAP program for you and your family as well as discounts of up to 20% to a wide range of retailers.

We are a small company which is nimble and will give you the latitude to be inquisitive, learn and make progress on your career journey with us. We aim to have governance systems and standards of what you would expect of a mature organisation that is acting with integrity. We want to draw upon the things big companies do well without being bureaucratic. You will have autonomy and the opportunity to do what you think is right. Our goal is that if one day you leave KLL, you will be proud you left it in better shape than when you joined.

Our shared values underpin our culture:

• We act with integrity and honesty.


• We seek high performance in ourselves and others.


• We work together.


• We value innovation and problem solving.


• We care about people.

Apply Now!

A pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol screen and National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months) will be required as part of the pre-employment checks process.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, where all qualified applications are considered on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, LGBTO+, and gender diverse. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

We are actively recruiting this role for commencement to occur as soon as possible.