Bench Assistant - Open Cut

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

What you will be doing

• Support daily bench and blasting activities, including preparation, priming, stemming, tie-up and final checks.
• Assist the Shotfirer and MMU operations in the field.
• Complete bench risk assessments and follow approved blasting plans.
• Ensure blasting equipment is available and in good working condition.
• Follow Orica and customer safety procedures and report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions.

What you will bring

• Minimum SMA/SMK, preferably Science/Mathematics, or Technical/Vocational High School equivalent.
• No colour vision deficiency.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Experience in blasting or mining operations will be an advantage.
• Blasting course/KPP Madya certification is an advantage.
• Strong safety awareness, teamwork, communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

What success loks like

• Safe and reliable support for daily blasting operations.
• Blasting activities completed without avoidable delays, misfires or equipment issues.
• Effective support to the Shotfirer, MMU and wider site team.
• Consistent compliance with safety requirements and proactive reporting of hazards.
• Positive collaboration with customers and site teams.

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.