Shotfirer - 7/7 Dayshift, FIFO Mine Role

Cimic; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Shotfirer to join the Drill & Blast Crew at the Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin, 40 km SE of Moranbah. The role requires operating on a 7/7 day shift with occasional night shifts and reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor.

Key duties include magazine management, loading and firing blasts, explosives reconciliation, and mentoring crew members, with safety and regulatory compliance at the forefront of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid QLD Shotfirer Licence and Driver's Licence.
• Current Standard 11.
• Experience using electronic initiation systems.
• Demonstrated compliance with safety and explosives regulations.
• Operational experience with Mobile Processing Units is preferred.
• Ability to operate a loader, bobcat and stemming truck is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Magazine management and on-site transport of explosives.
• Loading, tying, and firing of blasts following blast designs.
• Daily reconciliation and reporting of explosives usage.
• Assist with training and mentoring of blast crew members.
• Identify, communicate and manage hazards within the work area.

Skills

Shotfirer Licence

Driver's Licence

Standard 11

Electronic initiation systems

Safety compliance

Loader/Bobcat operation

Tools

Electronic initiation systems

Loader operation

Bobcat operation

Stemming truck operation

Job description

Thiess is seeking an experienced Shotfirer to join the Drill & Blast Crew at the Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin, 40 km SE of Moranbah. The role requires operating on a 7/7 day shift with occasional night shifts and reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor.

Key duties include magazine management, loading and firing blasts, explosives reconciliation, and mentoring crew members, with safety and regulatory compliance at the forefront of daily operations.