Team Leader (Gold Hill NC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role - Team Lead (Gold Hill, NC)

Our two-year Supervisor Apprentice Program offers engaging and diverse rotations to give you the experience you need to set your career up for success.

We believe it's important for our graduates to explore. So, we'll give you real responsibilities from day one so you can learn, grow and develop with Orica. Discover a specialist role, a broad career-path, or even an unexpected future. We give you the tools and experience to flourish and shape your career, wherever you'd like to go.  

It is a field-based leadership development role which will learn the business from the frontline position forward, to prepare for eventual role in key frontline position (Site Supervisor, Account Rep, SHES, Tech Service Engineer) emphasis on Supervisory. You must be open to living and working at any of our 50+ sites across the United States. Target start date is June 2025. 

What you will be doing

•    Work to understand our business, across all key positions at our field based customer serving sites.  To include but not limited to:

o    Safety, Health, Environment and Security requirements,
o    MMU Operation,
o    Blasting,
o    Tech Services Engineering,
o    Inventory/Magazine Keeping,
o    Sales/commercial,
o    Site Operations.

•    Will be responsible for learning about the group function support organizations, and how those disciplines impact field operations.
•    Participate in mentoring program.
•    Provide a semi-annual update on key learning and deliverables.
•    Engage in key company training programs (online and in person).
•    Take part in key leadership engagement programs, meetings, and other development options.
•    Support future recruitment and onboarding for frontline supervisor training candidates and graduate associate program participants.

What you will bring

•    Be in your final year of your university undergraduate degree or have completed your degree within the last year
•    Be eligible to work within the United States with no sponsorship
•    Be eligible to drive a motor vehicle in the United States
•    Graduation date of 2023 to 2025
•    Ability to communicate in English at a professional level.

Role dimensions

•    Individual contributor
•    Active participation in teams
•    Part of a “cohort” style of onboarding and development

Your qualifications

Orica accepts graduates from a range of engineering disciplines including:

•    Mining Engineering
•    Chemical Engineering
•    Mechanical Engineering
•    Geology or Geological Engineering
•    Environmental Engineering
•    Business degrees
•    Others as appropriate
•    Open to working outside in all weather conditions in a Field Based Environment 
•    Experience in internship or business environment
•    Ability to start June 2025

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $73,000 a year
•    5% Annual bonus potential
•    Relocation assistance provided (If applicable)

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees) 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug
•    Dental 
•    Vision
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401K
•    Paid Time Off 
•    Two Floating Holidays 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.