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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 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting‑edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.

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.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity as a Team Leader focused on providing leadership to the Gibraltar team, holding contractors accountable and ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe, cost effective and systematic manner to all of Orica’s Standards.

Schedule : 7 days of work / 7 days off work (12 hours shifts)

• Continued development of safe working practices to ensure no injury to self or others.
• Create a positive Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) culture with employee participation in Orica’s safety programs including Take5, JSERA’s and safe work practices.
• Provide feedback on SHE issues.
• Ensure all work and maintenance complies with regulatory requirements and Orica policies.
• Assist the Site Supervisor setting and achieving the objectives of the SHE improvement plan.
• Manage the operating and maintenance resources to support the operation of the plant.
• Work with the contractors to ensure raw material shipping requirements are met.
• Work within equipment maintenance strategy that complies with all regulatory and Orica policies.
• Provide input for future development and plant requirements.
• Effectively plan daily raw material requirements and deploy manpower appropriately.
• Ensure contract employees are performing their required tasks and hold them accountable.
• Work with the Gibraltar Site Supervisor and contract haulers to ensure supplied operations raw material requirements are met.
• Ensure maintenance team has the required skills and training to support the business goals.
• Lead contractors and Orica work force in a positive and effective way.

• Minimum 2 years of supervision experience
• Grade 12 diploma (asset)
• Solid Computer skills
• Safety Training (preferred)

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Solid interpersonal & communication skills
• Self‑aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across teams
• Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
• Productive without compromising quality
• Highly reliable and motivated to excel

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.

• $44.90 / hour.

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

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.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.