Mining Explosives Technician

5 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Platinum Blasting Services Full time
About Platinum Blasting Services

We're a leading provider of blasting services in the Australian mining industry, dedicated to making mining easier for our clients.

Job Overview

$75,000 - $90,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Description

As a Blast Crew Member with Platinum Blasting Services, you'll play a crucial role in achieving daily loading and blasting objectives safely and efficiently. Your key responsibilities will include dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tie-in of blast patterns, ensuring the safe use, storage, security, transport, and handling of explosives in accordance with statutory and company requirements.

You'll also operate ancillary equipment, such as stemming loaders, and work collaboratively with the blast team to meet daily operational targets.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Standard 11 qualification
  • QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card or ability to obtain one
  • Experience in an open-cut mining environment
  • RIIBLA201E – Support Shotfiring Operations (desirable)

In addition to these qualifications, we're looking for individuals with a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Benefits
  • FIFO options available from Rockhampton or Townsville or DIDO/BIBO options
  • 7:7 day shift roster offering exceptional work-life balance
  • Camp accommodation and meals or rental reimbursements for locals
  • Fast-tracked training programs and regular career meetings
  • Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business
  • Strong culture of teamwork and dynamic work environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your value to our team.


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