Technical Services Officer

MAXAM; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade vehicle

Uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous in-house training

Job summary

MAXAM in Melbourne seeks an experienced Technical Service Officer to deliver and design drill and blast plans, surveys and audits for mining, quarrying and construction projects. The role is based in Victoria with day-to-day on-site delivery and reporting to external clients.

Ideal candidates have prior Technical Services or Surveying experience with strong mathematical ability, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. A tool of trade vehicle and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Services or Surveying with strong mathematical ability, preferably in explosives/mining/quarrying.
• Ability to complete tasks and meet targets with a strong customer service focus while complying with safety systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for all blasting activities on site.
• Liaise with Area Manager, Supervisors and Technical Services team to produce timely drill and blast designs.
• Develop and maintain plans, designs and blast packs for all shots.
• Provide direction to Operations regarding shot locations, timing and blasting requirements.
• Issue drill pattern preparation plans, coordinating with Production Supervisors for preparation and minimizing downtime.
• Record shots, results and complete blast reconciliations for all blasts on site.
• Ensure blast design meets regulatory compliance (vibration, noise).
• Support Drill & Blast Crew on blasting and drilling techniques.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer service focus

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

Mining software packages

Job description

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and qualified Technical Service Officer to join our organisation which specialises in the delivery of drill and blast related services to mining, quarrying and construction industries.

Based at our Victorian operations, the role of Technical Services Officer involves the day-to-day delivery, reporting and designs of Blast plans, surveys and audits to external clients.

Previous experience within a Technical Services or Surveying role with a strong mathematical ability, preferably within the explosives, mining or quarrying industry is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to complete tasks and meet targets at a high standard with a strong customer service focus whilst complying with safety systems and procedures.

About the role:

• Provide technical guidance for all blasting activities on site
• Liaise with Area Manager, Supervisors and Technical Services team to produce timely drill and blast designs.
• Develop and maintain plans, designs and blast packs for all shots.
• Provide direction to Operations re shot locations, timing and blasting requirements.
• Issue drill pattern preparation plans, liaising with Production Supervisors to allow sufficient preparation ensuring drill operations have limited downtime.
• Record shots, results, and complete blast reconciliations for all blasts on site.
• Ensure blast design meets regulatory compliance (vibration, noise)
• Support Drill & Blast Crew on effective blasting and drilling techniques.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in incident investigation.

The successful candidates must have:

• Hold Open Driver's license
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated safe and productive management of mine plant and facilities.
• Confident with mining software packages and engineering practices
• Understand information management processes
• Ability to obtain required licenses (HCDG, Class 1, DG)

What we offer:

• Supportive, friendly team and a great working environment
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuous in-house training
• Tool of trade vehicle
• Uniforms

Note:

People with Surveying background are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.