Drill & Blast Supervisor

Job ID 931520 Job Type Permanent Full Time Location Australia - Goldfields WA, Australia - Perth Categories Supervisory / Management

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the Role

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

In this role, you will:

• 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 working procedures.
• Provide technical advice/ expertise on Drill and 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 any significant deviation from the drilling and blasting plans to the Project Manager in writing on the shift report.
• Ensure the transport of blasting materials is 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 magazine and facility.
• Build effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders

About You

• 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 highly regarded.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must, allowing you to build relationships across the team and departments.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Permanent full-time positions
• Full camp facilities provided
• Thiess' commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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.

Visit our website to learn more –http://www.thiess.com

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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With an exciting brownfields hard-rock mining project on the horizon, we're seeking experienced Drill & Blast Supervisors.

• Supervisory / Management
• Australia - Goldfields WA, Australia - Perth

With an exciting brownfields hard-rock mining project on the horizon, we're seeking experienced Drill & Blast Supervisors.

• Supervisory / Management
• Australia - Goldfields WA, Australia - Perth