Lead Shotfirer - DIDO Mining Blasting Expert

Orica Limited; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp facilities provided

DIDO roster

Career advancement training

Job summary

Orica is seeking multiple Shotfirers for the North Surface Coal Team in Central Queensland. The role involves supervising and guiding blast crews in loading, tying, and firing large blasts, with a 7 days on/7 days off DIDO roster and camp facilities provided.

You will contribute to safety, train new team members, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure precise blast designs and high-quality service, with opportunities for growth into supervisory or technical roles within a global leader in

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a full shotfirer.
• Knowledge of explosives storage regulations.
• Knowledge of blasting procedures and safety.
• Current QLD Shotfirers Licence is required.
• HR licence is desirable.
• Valid QLD Explosives Security Clearance is required.
• Excellent safety record and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide blasting knowledge, direction and advice to Orica’s blast crews and stakeholders.
• Perform shotfiring duties including magazine management, loading, tying and firing blasts per designs.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality service to customers.
• Assist training and mentoring of new team members.
• Maintain integrity and respect in all actions.

Skills

Experience as shotfirer

Explosives knowledge

Blasting procedures knowledge

Safety-consciousness

Education

QLD Shotfirers Licence

HR licence (desirable)

QLD Explosives Security Clearance

Job description

Orica is seeking multiple Shotfirers for the North Surface Coal Team in Central Queensland. The role involves supervising and guiding blast crews in loading, tying, and firing large blasts, with a 7 days on/7 days off DIDO roster and camp facilities provided.

You will contribute to safety, train new team members, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure precise blast designs and high-quality service, with opportunities for growth into supervisory or technical roles within a global leader in