Shotfirer - 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

To assist in providing a quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times.

Working closely with Bench Assistants and MMU Operators on site, managing all tasks associated with loading, tying and firing.  

What you will be doing

Operations

At all times ensuring the safety and protection of self, fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment, with the aim of  delivering the operational services to the volume, service

 type and quality specified by client expectations by:

Complying with the requirements of the Orica Safety Charter, Operating procedures and standards.

Maintaining the Safety Culture by conducting all business activities with regard Orica’s Charter.

Reporting all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately

Be prepared to speak up and challenge all and any unsafe working methods or practices by anyone

Participating in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings

Undertake all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements

Maintaining all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role

Ensuring all emergency equipment and First Aid kits are complete

Assisting in the management of Audit actions

Ensuring minimum damage to the environment through waste minimisation and control

Ensure raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled and stored according to requirements of the SDS.

Maintaining required House Keeping standards

Maintaining the culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

Notifying Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance

Assisting the client in achieving targets and maintaining production

Maintaining professional relationships within Orica and with customers

Perform other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor

What you will bring

Magazine Management

Managing the loading, tying and firing of blasts

Ability to following drill and blast designs

Blast clearance management

Quality assurance

Technical expertise on products, loading and blast patterns

Equipment Prestart compliance

On bench auditing compliance

On bench excellence compliance

Handling explosives

Blast site preparation

Measuring holes, setting up perimeter fencing

Setting up reloading areas 

Stemming of holes

Ancillary equipment operation

Safe driving and TMP compliance

Liaison with client regarding planned shots.

Red Book Inspections

Acknowledged focus on delivering value to customers

Role dimensions

Works closely other Operators and reporting to Shotfirer’s on bench.

Interacts with Client representative and employees.

Works with crew, which can vary in size and diversity dependent on site

Your qualifications

Shortfirers Licence

Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Heavy industry preferably mining experience

Strong product knowledge

Magazine Keeper

Clearance Authority – permit to work knowledge

Applicable drivers licence

S1, S2, S3

Generic Mining Induction

Mechanical aptitude

Auto Electrical, fibre optic and hydraulic aptitude

Lock out/tag out compliance

Change Management/Alteration Authority compliance

Permit to work compliance

SSAN

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.