Assistant - Quality (QA QC)

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 Assistant - Quality ( QAQC ) is responsible for ensuring that products in production meet the safety and specification standards necessary for them to be forwarded to the last production stage. A Quality Assistant should have at least a Mining Diploma or a related field.

What you will be doing

Conduct regular inspections of drill holes as per design, collar points, length, dump, direction, and condition of drill holes before charging.

Maintain accurate records of drilling and blasting operation.

To conduct development face inspections to monitor overbreak and underbreak, grade advance and development face parameters according to mine standard.

Maintain accurate records of QAQC.

Work closely with drilling and blasting teams to ensure optimal drill and blast performance.

Communicate errors and out-of-specification blastholes and explosive products.

Prepare reports on blast performance and quality control metrics for management review.

Ensuring compliance with Orica’s safety, environmental, and quality assurance protocols

Assist in training site personnel on quality control procedures and safety practices related to explosives.

What you will bring

Degree or Diploma in Mining.

Minimum two years of experience in mining.

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Ability to work with minimal 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.

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.