7/7 Dayshift Blast Assistant — Safe, Skilled Crew Support

AECI; Rolleston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coal Long Service Leave

Site accommodation

7/7 days on/off roster

Travel options: BIBO or DIDO

Job summary

AECI Australia is seeking Assistant Shotfirers / Bench Hands to join our Blast Services team at Rolleston Mine. This role requires blasting experience, reliability and a safety-first mindset, operating on a 7 days on / 7 days off, 12hr dayshift roster.

You will support Shotfirers and crew in priming, loading, stemming and firing blast holes, operate stemming trucks, and help maintain equipment to ensure safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Blasting experience including priming, loading, off-siding MPUs and stemming.
• Current or ability to obtain Queensland Explosives Security Clearance.
• RII qualifications in Support Shotfiring Operations and Store, Handle and Transport of Explosives.
• Current HR Licence or commitment to obtain within 5 months.
• Standard 11 Generic Induction.
• Current or ability to obtain a Coal Board Medical (including drug and alcohol testing).
• Experience operating stemming trucks.
• Strong communication skills, with a reliable, team-oriented and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of blast areas.
• Support Shotfirers and Blast crew in priming, loading, stemming and firing blast holes.
• Safely operate stemming trucks and front-end loaders.
• Assist in maintaining and operating equipment to ensure safety, reliability and availability.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, complete personal risk assessments and comply with all safety and health standards.
• Build and uphold strong working relationships with customers and crew.
• Demonstrate a consistent and professional approach through reliability, respect and a positive team-orientated attitude.
• Demonstrate, promote and contribute to AECI’s culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Blast experience

Communication skills

Team orientation

Safety focus

Education

Queensland explosives clearance

RII: Shotfiring Ops and explosives handling

HR Licence

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11 Induction

Job description

AECI Australia is seeking Assistant Shotfirers / Bench Hands to join our Blast Services team at Rolleston Mine. This role requires blasting experience, reliability and a safety-first mindset, operating on a 7 days on / 7 days off, 12hr dayshift roster.

You will support Shotfirers and crew in priming, loading, stemming and firing blast holes, operate stemming trucks, and help maintain equipment to ensure safety and productivity.