Trainee MMU Operator: Quarry Blasting Crew

Orica Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is hiring a Trainee MMU Operator at Deer Park Quarry sites. You will join a team with blasting experience and receive training to operate an MMU, a heavy vehicle with onboard systems, delivering explosives to predrilled holes.

This role involves outdoor, physically demanding work, learning from experienced operators, and progressing through a structured development path within a global mining leader.

Qualifications

• A current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s license is preferable.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions in a physically demanding environment.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.
• Self-motivated, positive, team-based attitude.
• A basic mechanical comprehension is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate blasting plant and assist with preventive maintenance.
• Support blast crew as a bench assistant and learn MMU operations.
• Work in the field with teammates delivering explosive products to holes.
• Work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.
• Provide excellent service to customers and perform daily administration as required.

Skills

Heavy vehicle ops

Outdoors work

Pre-employment medical

Self-starter

Mechanical comprehension

Job description

Orica is hiring a Trainee MMU Operator at Deer Park Quarry sites. You will join a team with blasting experience and receive training to operate an MMU, a heavy vehicle with onboard systems, delivering explosives to predrilled holes.

This role involves outdoor, physically demanding work, learning from experienced operators, and progressing through a structured development path within a global mining leader.