Shotfirer / MPU Operator

4 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Full time
  • Multiple Permanent Roles – Across multiple sites within the Bowen or Galilee Basin
  • Flexible Travel Options – DIDO/BIBO or FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville
  • 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 growing our Platinum family and looking for experienced, motivated and qualifiedMPU Operators and Shotfirers to join our teams. We have permanent fulltime positions available within the Bowen and Galilee Basins.

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

You will have:

  • Previous experience as a MPU Operator or Shotfirer
  • Standard 11 or willingness to obtain
  • QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card or ability to obtain one
  • Relevant qualifications, licences and clearances for the role you are applying for
  • A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
  • Fit, healthy, and ready to do the hard yards
  • The ability to pass pre-employment checks inclusive of medicals and national police background checks

While we ideally hope you can check all of the boxes above, we understand that not everyone meets every requirement, so we encourage you 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.

10 July 2025Mackay Queensland, AustraliaFull TimeResources & EnergyMining - Drill & Blast

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