Engineer - Blasting

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 Engineer - Blasting provides engineering support on the management of storage, handling and use of explosive at site, monitoring and auditing adherence to the explosives rules in line with company policy.

What you will be doing

• Complying with Orica's safety policies and standards
• Designing blast for a sustainable future (Through Seam and Vibration)
• Participating in risk assessments, procedure development and training material for technical services
• Participating in technical incident investigations
• Participating in new products, services, and technology introduction on the site
• Implementing methodologies of continually improving blasting performance as required
• Providing effective and efficient communications with Orica employees and customers as needed

What you will bring

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Geology Engineering
• Having 3-5 years of experience in mining and/or drill blast
• Able to demonstrate value-selling services
• Experience in blasting applications 
• Having a critical information-seeking attitude and showing courage in making decisions 
• Technical writing and presentation skills with effective verbal communication

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.