Underground Drill & Blast Operator | 7/7 Rotational

BHP Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group's Olympic Dam mine is seeking a Drill & Blast Operator - Miner Stope Blasting to join the Underground Production Team. You will safely prepare, charge and fire production blast holes in line with plans, support stope blasting, and help maintain high safety and productivity standards.

Based at Olympic Dam on a 7/7 rotating day and night roster, you will operate drills (M6C and E60S), contribute to ventilation and ITs, and collaborate with teams to optimise underground operations while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Current Blaster's Licence, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Experience with explosives and operating production drills is advantageous, not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, charge and fire production blast holes in line with mine plans and procedures.
• Execute stope blasting activities safely and efficiently while complying with safety and quality standards.
• Operate Production Drills (M6C and E60S) to support coverage and higher demand periods.
• Provide cross-functional support (ventilation, ITs, loaders, and other equipment) as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture within Underground Production.

Job description

BHP Group's Olympic Dam mine is seeking a Drill & Blast Operator - Miner Stope Blasting to join the Underground Production Team. You will safely prepare, charge and fire production blast holes in line with plans, support stope blasting, and help maintain high safety and productivity standards.

Based at Olympic Dam on a 7/7 rotating day and night roster, you will operate drills (M6C and E60S), contribute to ventilation and ITs, and collaborate with teams to optimise underground operations while