Senior Shotfirer: Lead Blasting Team & Safety Excellence

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Site meals provided

Career progression

Interest-free travel on MinRes Air

Parental leave

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Mineral Resources Ltd is seeking a Senior Shotfirer to lead a Drill & Blast team on a 2/1 FIFO roster at Bald Hill. This permanent, full-time role involves planning, preparing, and executing blasting activities while meeting safety and production standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as shotfirer in hard rock mining, with leadership experience and relevant tickets. Australian work rights and pre-employment medical clearance required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card.
• Valid Shot firing ticket.
• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification (S26) – Desirable
• Demonstrated leadership experience, running multiple blast crews.
• 3+ years shotfirer experience in a hard rock production mining environment.
• Experience working with Electronic Detonators is preferred, but not essential
• Experience working with presplits and reactive ground is desirable
• Hold, or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance valid within 12 months
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen.
• Australian Work Rights

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to safely plan, prepare and execute blasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, safety standards and production requirements.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Education

Section 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification (S26)

Current Dangerous Goods Security Card

Current Australian C Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

Mineral Resources Ltd is seeking a Senior Shotfirer to lead a Drill & Blast team on a 2/1 FIFO roster at Bald Hill. This permanent, full-time role involves planning, preparing, and executing blasting activities while meeting safety and production standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as shotfirer in hard rock mining, with leadership experience and relevant tickets. Australian work rights and pre-employment medical clearance required.