Shotfirer: Drill & Blast Pro | Camp & Meals Provided

WorkPac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

7/7 roster

Job summary

WorkPac Group is seeking an experienced Shotfiring professional to support our drilling and blasting operations at BMA mines. The role involves preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with explosives handling regulations within a high-performance Drill & Blast team.

You will manage explosives, perform documentation, and operate MPUs, contributing to safe, efficient blast cycles and transportation of explosive products with a focus on

Qualifications

• Current SOA for Shotfiring with RIIBLA205/301/305/402
• Shotfirer’s Licence or recognised equivalent
• Queensland Explosives Security Card
• G1/G8/G9 or S1/S2/S3 (issued within last 5 years)
• G2 competency
• HR Driver's Licence or higher
• Standard 11/Coal Board Medical
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence (no provisional)
• SSE/SEE Delegate training transcript or LMS Record

Responsibilities

• Preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns in accordance with site procedures
• Conducting blast preparation, tie-ins, and safety inspections
• Managing explosives in compliance with legislative and site requirements
• Working closely with Drill & Blast and Production teams
• Completing blast documentation and compliance reporting
• Operating Mobile Processing Units (MPUs)
• Manufacturing and delivering explosive products to blast locations
• Maintaining compliance with explosives handling and transport requirements
• Conducting vehicle and equipment inspections
• Assisting with drill and blast operations as required

Skills

Explosives handling

Safety inspections

Joint drill & blast

Documentation

Education

Shotfirer Licence (Australian)

Queensland Explosives Security Card

G1/G8/G9 or S1/S2/S3 (5 yrs)

SSE/SEE Delegate training transcript

HR Driver's Licence or higher

Standard 11/ Coal Board Medical

Unrestricted Driver's Licence

RIIBLA205/301/305/402

Job description

WorkPac Group is seeking an experienced Shotfiring professional to support our drilling and blasting operations at BMA mines. The role involves preparing, loading, and firing blast patterns, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with explosives handling regulations within a high-performance Drill & Blast team.

You will manage explosives, perform documentation, and operate MPUs, contributing to safe, efficient blast cycles and transportation of explosive products with a focus on