Lead Drill & Blast Crew – Safety & Efficiency

Foxleigh Mine; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Safety focus

Competitive pay

Team environment

Ops exposure

Improvement culture

Job summary

Foxleigh Mine is seeking a seasoned Drill & Blast Crew Supervisor to lead the mining team's blasting activities with a safety-first approach. Reporting to the Mine Services Superintendent, you will supervise daily production, ensure compliance with legislative and site requirements, and drive continuous improvement in blast quality.

You'll collaborate with Mining, Technical Services and Drill & Blast teams to plan, coordinate loading, blasting and post-blast inspections while fostering a strong

Qualifications

• Current Open C Class Driver's Licence.
• Standard 11 Surface Coal Induction.
• S1, S2, S3 and G2 Supervisor Competencies (or ability to obtain).
• Current Queensland Shotfirer's Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Current Queensland Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Previous experience supervising Blast Crew or Drill and Blast personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Drill & Blast crews to safely deliver daily production activities.
• Ensure blasting activities comply with legislative, statutory and site requirements.
• Coordinate blast preparation, explosive loading, firing and post-blast inspections.
• Work closely with Mining, Technical Services and Drill & Blast teams to ensure effective planning, communication and execution.
• Drive a strong safety culture, accurate compliance and continuous improvement while demonstrating Foxleigh Mine's values.

Skills

C Class Licence

Surface Coal Induction

S1/S2/S3 & G2 Competencies

Shotfirer's Licence

Health Assessment

Experience 5+ yrs

Blast Crew Supervising

Job description

Foxleigh Mine is seeking a seasoned Drill & Blast Crew Supervisor to lead the mining team's blasting activities with a safety-first approach. Reporting to the Mine Services Superintendent, you will supervise daily production, ensure compliance with legislative and site requirements, and drive continuous improvement in blast quality.

You'll collaborate with Mining, Technical Services and Drill & Blast teams to plan, coordinate loading, blasting and post-blast inspections while fostering a strong