Shotfirer

Glencore Australia

Lemington

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Market competitive salary

Education assistance

Health and wellness program

Parental leave

Salary sacrificing options

Private health insurance subsidies

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Shotfirer for on-site operations at our NSW Hunter Valley site. Reporting to the Supervising Shotfirer, you will contribute to the blast team and ensure daily targets and safety standards are met.

The role requires a current NSW Security Clearance (UHL) and EUL for Open Cut Coal Mining, with experience in electronic and Nonel initiation systems, stock management, and strong collaborative communication.

Qualifications

Current NSW Security Clearance (UHL) and Shot firing Blasting Explosives Users Licence (EUL) for Open Cut Coal Mining.
Experience in shot firing operations using electronic and Nonel initiation systems.
Experience in stock management and bulk material loading.
Collaborative communication skills.
Ability to work in a fluid/dynamic environment as part of an adaptive team.

Responsibilities

Ensure day-to-day field operations and meet targets.
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
Meet community and environmental compliance objectives.
Oversee transport and delivery of dangerous goods safely.
Maintain high housekeeping in magazines, magazine compound, explosive vehicles and work areas.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Self-driven

Autonomous work

Shot firing operations experience

Stock management & bulk loading

Job description

Company Overview

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.

HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervising Shotfirer, you will be responsible for fundamentally contributing to the success of the blast team on site.

About The Role

Ensuring Day to day field operations, including targets are met
A safe and healthy workplace for all employees is maintained
Community and Environmental compliance objectives are adhered to
Transport and Delivery of dangerous goods is safely conducted
Housekeeping in magazines, magazine compound, explosive vehicles and work areas are kept to high levels

Roster and Location

Lifestyle roster, day shift only
Based on site at HVO (off Lemington Road)

About You

A current NSW Security Clearance (UHL) and Shot firing Blasting Explosives Users Licence (EUL) for Open Cut Coal Mining
Experience in Shot firing operations using electronic and Nonel initiation systems
Experience in stock management and bulk material loading
Collaborative communication skills
Ability to work in a fluid/dynamic environment as part of an adaptive team
Self-driven and able to work autonomously in the field

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.

Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.

Employee Benefits