Specialist - Blasting Analytics CoE

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

The Specialist – Blasting Analytics CoE provides specialist engineering support via subject matter expertise on blast designs, mining measurement data, products and mining processes, and the implementation of optimized workflows to enable Orica to sustainably create value. 

What you will be doing

• Visibly demonstrating a commitment to Orica’s value of ‘Safety is our priority’. 
• Adhering to Orica’s Global Operating Procedures. 
• Supporting regional Technical Service teams to deliver contracted outcomes. 
• Enabling the successful delivery of performance-based outcomes through the integration of measurement system data, insights, and subject matter expertise. 
• Quality assurance (including periodic auditing) and due diligence of insights and workflows delivered for execution by internal/external customers. 
• Supporting regional strategic initiatives including penetration of new products and technology. 
• Identifying and executing performance/outcome-based contract opportunities. 
• Analyses blast measurements and assessing performance against a baseline. 
• Develops case studies, benchmarking reports and blasting reports. 
• Deliver remote blast design and prediction services for optimized designs and outcomes 
• Ensures maximum service revenue generated from provided technical services as per contracted service level agreement. 
• Captures the value delivered to customers. 
• Audits of mining and blasting practices for internal and external customers. 

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification required, preferably in mining or mineral extraction related field. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post professional qualification in mining /mineral extraction related field. 
• Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives. 
• Demonstrated skills associated with articulating value propositions, and appropriately positioning risk vs. reward. 
• Experience in the mining or mineral extraction industry with demonstrated involvement in process optimization.  
• Comprehensive understanding of minerals and mining industry measurement tools. 
• Comprehensive understanding of mining methods, blasting products and services 
• Experience with drill and blast design, workflows and mine to mill optimization.  
• Capable user of analytics/visualization tools and knowledge of data analytics methods. 
• Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility. 
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character. 
• Builds the trust of others. 
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Self-aware and open to feedback. 
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity, and accountability. 
• High level decision making and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-motivated, well organized, and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

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.

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.