Blast Crew

2 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Platinum Blasting Services Full time
Why Join Us?
  • Multiple Permanent Roles - Across multiple sites within the Isaac region
  • Flexible Travel Options - DIDO/BIBO or FIFO from Brisbane
  • Even Time Roster - Enjoy a 7:7 roster that supports your work-life balance
  • Guaranteed Annual Pay Increases - Your loyalty and experience will be recognised
  • Retention Bonuses - Be rewarded for your long-term commitment
  • Long Service Leave - Paid leave after 7 years of service
  • Career Development - Access internal training, upskilling and real career progression
  • Industry-Leading Technology - Learn from the best and work with the latest equipment
  • Supportive Culture - Be part of a team that values safety, performance, and mateship

The Role

We are on the lookout for experienced, lively, vibrant and eager Blast Crew to join our growing Platinum family, with permanent fulltime positions available within the Bowen basin.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, these positions will be offered on a 7:7 even time roster with flexible travel arrangements dependent on site and location.

Your Key Responsibilities Include
  • Dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tie-in of blast patterns to achieve daily loading and blasting objectives safely and efficiently
  • Ensure the safe, use, storage, security, transport and handling of explosives in accordance with all statutory and company procedural requirements
  • Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader, etc)
  • Work together with the entire blast team to meet daily operational targets

You Will Have
  • Previous Blast Crew or Bench Hand equivalent experience in Coal or Quarries
  • Standard 11 or willingness to obtain one
  • QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card OR ability to obtain one
  • Experience in an open-cut mining environment
  • RIIBLA201E - Support Shotfiring Operations (desirable)
  • A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
  • Fit, healthy, and ready to do the hard yards
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment checks inclusive of medicals and national background checks

While we ideally hope you can check most of the boxes below, we understand that not everyone meets every requirement, so we encourage everyone to apply.

Who Is Platinum Blasting Services

We've grown to become one of the leading blasting providers in the Australian mining industry, and we're not stopping there. Our journey of growth continues because of our unwavering focus on making mining easier for our clients.

Our vision isn't to be the largest; it's to be the most recommended provider. Whether those recommendations come from our clients, colleagues, suppliers, or investors, each one serves as validation that we're doing things right.

We don't stop pushing for better service; it's a never-ending journey to continuously elevate and rewrite what excellence means.

Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Platinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees.

We celebrate our unique qualities and treat everyone with warmth and respect. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

If you're passionate about making a difference and working in a culture that embraces differences, we invite you to apply and join us in making mining better.

Please note: All candidates must hold the right to be able to live and work permanently in Australia.
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