Excavation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Workpac Full time
About Our Client

Our leading global mining company is Australia's largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. With over 100 years of operation in the country, they mine metallurgical coal across seven sites within their Queensland Operation's in the Bowen Basin with local and DIDO opportunities available.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this position is $63,350 AUD per year. In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers access to major discounts across leading retailers through our partnership with Flare and discounted Corporate Health Insurance policies through BUPA.

Job Description

As an Excavation Specialist, you will work closely with bench assistants and MPU/MMU operators on-site, managing all tasks associated with loading, tying, and firing. Your key responsibilities may include:

  • Magazine Management
  • Managing the loading, tying, and firing of blasts
  • Following drill and blast designs
  • Blast clearance management
  • Quality assurance
  • Technical expertise on products, loading, and blast patterns
  • Equipment Prestart compliance
  • On-bench auditing compliance
  • Handling explosives
  • Blast site preparation
  • Measuring holes, setting up perimeter fencing
  • Setting up reloading areas
  • Ancillary equipment operation
  • Safe driving and TMP compliance

You will also be required to liaise with Technical Services/Supervisor/Superintendent regarding planned shots.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Standard 11, Coal Board Medical, and Drivers License
  • A Shot Firer Ticket
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Shot Firer
About Us

We are WorkPac, Australia's largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills, and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries, and more.


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