Drill & Blast Supervisor

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Thiess Full time
Overview

With an exciting brownfields hard-rock mining project on the horizon, we're seeking experienced Drill & Blast Supervisors. Located near Southern Cross, these roles are offered on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or a DIDO roster from surrounding towns.

Responsibilities
  • Effective utilisation of personnel and equipment to meet production plans and targets.
  • Communicate drill and blast requirements at pre-start meetings.
  • Coordinate work-crew responsibilities, ensuring employees are aware of changes and are competent to carry out tasks.
  • Ensure all employees understand and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
  • Provide technical advice/ expertise on Drill & Blast operations and deliver training and guidance to personnel as required.
  • Carry out blast notifications and clearances.
  • Monitor shift performance to ensure drill and blast targets are met and take appropriate action to maintain targets.
  • Report significant deviations from drilling and blasting plans to the Project Manager in writing on the shift report.
  • Ensure the transport of blasting materials is conducted in accordance with statutory regulations in a purpose-designed vehicle.
  • Carry out accident/incident investigations as required.
  • Liaise with the Workshop Manager to plan scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Undertake scheduled audits and inspections of magazines and facilities.
  • Build effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
About You / Qualifications
  • Unrestricted shotfirers ticket.
  • A demonstrated track record of fostering safety in the workplace.
  • Proven experience as a Drill & Blast Supervisor, leading and mentoring teams effectively to drive performance outcomes.
  • Extensive experience in open pit mining within a Nickel, Copper, Gold, Lithium or Iron ore background is highly regarded.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build relationships across the team and departments.
What Thiess Can Do For You
  • Permanent full-time positions
  • Full camp facilities provided
  • Thiess's commitment to training & development
  • Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
  • Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
  • Referral bonus program
About Us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments.

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Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture

We're committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always. We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • Mining
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