Supervisor Blast

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Supervisor Blast - West Angelas

  • Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
  • Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
  • Flexibility for the lifestyle you want
  • Fly in; fly out opportunities from Perth, Busselton or Broome

Where we're all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves.

We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.

The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.


About the role


We are looking for a Blast Supervisor to join our Drill & Blast team at West Angelas tolead, mentor, coach and develop a team of blast operators to actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices with the aim of driving consistent performance and innovation in relation to safety, cost and production.


Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility.

We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity - it is something we actively plan and make happen.

Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.


You'll be part of a friendly team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.

You'll work roster an 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.

Reporting to the Drill & Blast Superintendent, you will:

  • Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices, and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to your team
  • Work collaboratively with peers across multiple disciplines to deliver the mine plan, supervise and coordinate blasting activities on site
  • Ensure all mining activities undertaken are in compliance with all relevant statutory regulations and Rio Tinto standards and policies
  • Contribute to the HSE system and increase awareness to enable an injury free and environmentally responsible workplace
  • Identify and participate in continuous improvement projects which including cost saving and production efficiency projects
  • Daily inspections of all work areas and regular on the job interactions with the team

What you'll bring

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Respect for others and an allinclusive mindset
  • Proactive approach with a strong commitment in driving a safe working culture
  • Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others
  • Leadership experience with surface blasting operations
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • WA WHS Statutory Supervisor Certification
  • Hold a current "C Class" WA Manual Driver's License


If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.


What we offer

  • Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave
  • To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives at a time that suits them
  • Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and inc
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