Mining Relief Shotfirer Operator Acland Coal Mine Queensland

Orica are on the lookout for a Relief Shotfirer / MMU Operator to work on New Acland site

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Relief Shotfirer Operator – New Acland

Mining Relief Shotfirer Operator Acland Coal Mine Queensland

Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling.

Orica has a diverse workforce of around 11,500 employees and contractors, servicing customers across more than 100 countries. Their purpose is to make the customers successful, every day, all around the world. They take pride in operating safely, responsibly and sustainable. Together, these enable to grow and create enduring value for shareholders.

Mining Relief Shotfirer Operator Acland Coal Mine Queensland-iMINCO.net Mining Information

Mining Relief Shotfirer Operator Acland Coal Mine Queensland

Orica are on the lookout for a Relief Shotfirer / MMU Operator to work on New Acland site. The location of this site is 50km North – West of Toowoomba. The candidate will be an experienced Shotfirer Operator, and will work on a 7 on and 7 off roster. The successful candidate will be expected to find their own accommodation whilst on shift, which will be within a commutable distance and within the boundaries of Orica’s fatigue policy.

The Shotfirer Operators will manage individual blasts to provide products and services to our customer, providing a quality service of bulk explosives in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times. This role will be responsible for Shotfiring and Operating Orica’s MMU vehicles. As the relief Shotfirer/Operator, roster flexibility will be required.

What you will be doing

  • Ensuring Orica’s charter value of ‘Safety is our Priority Always’ is consistently and strictly adhered to.
  • Operating all associated plant and equipment and managing individual shots with the utmost professionalism and skill for important client.
  • Ensure plant and equipment is in good order by regular inspection.
  • Ensure compliance with operating procedures.
  • Integrate customer demand with people, plant and raw materials.
  • Assist manager with defining employee training needs.
  • Maximize asset utilization and availability.
  • Ensure products are produced in accordance with the correct manufacturing procedures

What you bring

  • 2+ years experience operating as a full shotfirer (essential)
  • Experience in electronic blasting techniques.
  • Exposure to operating Orica’s MMU or other similar blast delivery vehicle.
  • Participation in developing and implementing short term operational plans.
  • Knowledge of explosive and storage regulations.
  • Knowledge of blasting and blasting procedures.
  • QLD Shotfirers Certificate and S1, S2, S3.
  • Customer liaison, ability to act as Company Representative, ability to communicate effectively over the phone, face to face and in writing

What they can offer

  • The opportunities, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organization
  • Career paths that are totally flexible allowing you to specialize or become a generalist
  • A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognized and encouraged
  • Training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth
  • Competitive salary packages.

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