Supervisor, Drill And Blast

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AIA Vitality health program

Salary sacrifice options

Corporate discounts (health, travel, &

retail

Job summary

Thiess is recruiting a Drill and Blast Supervisor for the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region. You will oversee open-pit blasting operations, coordinate patterns and explosive handling, and drive operational excellence with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a dynamic team on a 14/14 roster, with camp accommodation and FIFO options from Brisbane or Townsville. Join us to develop skills вnd contribute to a major mining operation in North West Queensland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drill and blast supervision in open-cut hard-rock environments.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Solid understanding of drill patterns, blasting techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily drill and blast plans ensuring safety and production.
• Oversee explosive management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the drilling team and coach operators.
• Attend production and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Drill & Blast supervision

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Explosive management

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Job Description

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project., Are you a Drill and Blast Supervisor with a passion for precision, operational discipline and high-performing teams? Thiess is seeking a skilled and motivated leader to oversee drill and blast activities at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region.

As a key member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant drill and blast operations across multiple open pits - delivering consistent results that align with production targets and Thiess' standards of operational excellence and ensure our workforce meets Thiess and industry standards.

Working an 14/14 dayshift only roster and reporting to the Mining Manager, your duties will include:

Operational Execution

• Execute daily and weekly drill and blast plans, identifying any constraints or deviations that may affect production.
• Ensure drill patterns, blast layouts and charging activities are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee explosive management, including secure storage, handling and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Safety, Compliance & Reporting

• Lead by example in Thiess' safety culture, completing safety observations and critical control audits.
• Manage, investigate and report all drill-and-blast-related incidents, applying corrective actions within your area of responsibility.
• Conduct pre-blast inspections and ensure statutory and company requirements are adhered to.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide guidance, coaching and support to drill and blast operators, ensuring competencies are maintained and responsibilities understood.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with our "Speak Up" principles and Thiess' values.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Services, Production, and Maintenance teams to support operational alignment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend daily production meetings and provide accurate summaries of drill and blast performance over the previous 24 hours.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to optimise planning, execution and continuous improvement.

About the Employer

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.

About Thiess

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess., At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

About the Candidate

As a successful applicant, you'll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

You will also have:

• Proven experience in drill and blast supervision in open-cut hard-rock environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability in an adaptive team.
• Solid understanding of drill patterns, blasting techniques, explosive management and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise, troubleshoot and make effective decisions under pressure.

Work Environment

• Permanent full-time role on a 14/14 roster
• Camp accommodation during roster (DIDO or FIFO)
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (other locations considered) with Thiess-paid flights
• Ongoing training & development as part of a modern, high-tech new mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail