Wireless Blasting Technician

Orica; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/ roster for NSW-based

Job summary

Orica has developed the world’s first wireless blasting technology, WebGen™, and we are recruiting a Wireless Blasting Technician. The role will be based in Regional New South Wales, supporting multiple customers in the region.

As a Wireless Blasting Technician, you will be hands‑on, on customer sites, providing expert advice, product stewardship and training. We will train you and value your enthusiasm and drive.

Qualifications

• Underground mining background preferred but not mandatory.
• Current shotfiring license or engineering degree is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and rapid learning of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery for WebGen blasting projects and trials on customer sites.
• Provide product stewardship support to customer stakeholders on site.
• Work with Orica Technical Services to deliver high‑quality blast results.
• Develop long-standing relationships with customers and ensure safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Able to learn new systems quickly

Process driven and disciplined

Education

Shotfiring license (current)

Engineering degree (advantage)

Job description

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 15,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 15,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Orica has developed the world’s first wireless blasting technology, WebGen™, and we are recruiting a Wireless Blasting Technician.

The role will be based in Regional New South Wales, but also supporting multiple customers of in the region.

Transport, accommodation and meals are provided by Orica on an 8 on 6 off roster, drive in drive out, company provided vehicle/ roster for a candidate that resides in NSW.

As a Wireless Blasting Technician, you will be the face of our company and play an important role in bringing this technology to life on our customer sites. The role is hands‑on and will support site level projects, provide expert advice, product stewardship and training to our customers.

We don’t need you to know everything about WebGen™ right away; we will train you. We just need you to share the same enthusiasm and drive to make our customers successful as we do!

A great candidate for a wireless blasting technician could include:

• Engineers looking to specialise in blasting, technology and automation;
• Underground Shotfirers or Charge-up Operators who are looking to advance their career in a technical and technology focused direction;
• Underground Communications Technicians looking for a new challenge;
• Ex‑military personnel looking to commence a new career in Underground mining and blasting.

What you will be doing

• Key site delivery role in our WebGen™ blasting projects and trials on our Customer sites;
• Providing product stewardship support to our Customer stakeholders on site;
• Working within the Orica Technical Services Team to deliver high quality blast results and value to our Customers’ operation;
• Partnering and developing true longstanding relationships with our trusted Customers;
• Delivering appropriate safety initiatives which align with Orica’s and our Customer values.

What you will bring

• An underground mining background is an advantage, but not mandatory;
• A current and up to date shotfiring license, or degree qualification in engineering is an advantage, but not mandatory;
• A genuine enthusiasm to deliver an innovative technology to our customers;
• Strong communication skills and an ability to quickly pick‑up and master new systems and technologies;
• Process driven and procedurally disciplined.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.