Shotfirer

**Job highlights**
- Full time
- Ravensworth, New South Wales, Australia
- Mining - Operator Production Maintenance

**Job ID**
- JR103662**Closing date**
- 13/11/2024**Last Updated**
- 29/10/2024***

Welcome to Glencore Coal Assets Australia contractor job and onboarding system.

**Shotfirer**

**Ravensworth Operations**

**Hunter Valley, NSW**

Ravensworth Operations comprises of Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities.

We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of **_openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism_**, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field.

Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being **_Reliable ~ Adaptive ~ Valued_**.

**The Role**

An opportunity exists at our open cut operation for a Shotfirer with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic and teamwork skills. Reporting to the Blast Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring safe and efficient blasting practices;
- Perform dipping, backfilling, loading and firing of blast holes while monitoring compliance with site procedures, environmental and government regulations;
- Monitor the mining environment, check post/drilling/blast areas to make sure safety regulations are met;
- Follow all site procedures, blast management plans and manage MMU time on bench performance.
- Conduct explosives magazine stock-takes.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have;
- Blasting Explosives User’s Licence and an Unsupervised Handler’s Licence;
- Understanding of NSW Coal Mining & OH&S Statutory obligations;
- Previous shot firing experience in an open cut coal mine.

**What we offer**
- An attractive remuneration package including short-term performance-based bonuses.
- A focus on your career progression including training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance
- Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
- Comprehensive health and well-being employee benefits
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year
- 11.25hr Monday to Thursday, Tuesday to Friday roster

**Location**

Ideally located in the NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, 70 km north-west of Maitland, and 90 km north-west of Newcastle, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a location that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth and is renowned for its pristine coastline and Australia’s oldest wine region.

**For further information please contact**

**Applications close**: Tuesday 12 November 2024