Open-Cut Blast Crew Operator | 7:7 Roster, Local Camp

Platinum-Blasting-Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7:7 roster

Camp accommodation

Flexible travel - DIDO/BIBO

Long service leave

Career growth

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Platinum is seeking experienced MPU Operators to join our Crew in Mackay, Queensland. This permanent role offers a 7:7 roster (Wednesday to Tuesday) with camp accommodation and flexible travel options.

You will work safely on blasting operations and report to the Shift Supervisor. Qualified candidates will have open cut mining blasting experience, a valid QLD explosives clearance, and a Standard 11 or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Open cut mining blasting experience required.
• Hold a Standard 11 or willing to obtain one.
• Statement of Attainments for explosive handling (RIIs) such as RIIBLA201E isn’t mandatory but preferred.
• QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card required.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tie-in of blast patterns.
• Safe handling, security, transport and storage of explosives.
• Operate ancillary equipment such as stemming loaders.
• Collaborate with the crew to meet daily blasting targets.

Skills

Open cut mining blasting experience

Explosive handling familiarity

Operate blasting equipment

Team collaboration

Education

Standard 11

Statement of Attainments for explosive handling (RIIs)

Tools

QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card

Job description

Platinum is seeking experienced MPU Operators to join our Crew in Mackay, Queensland. This permanent role offers a 7:7 roster (Wednesday to Tuesday) with camp accommodation and flexible travel options.

You will work safely on blasting operations and report to the Shift Supervisor. Qualified candidates will have open cut mining blasting experience, a valid QLD explosives clearance, and a Standard 11 or willingness to obtain one.