Blast Operator

**Date**:23 Oct 2024

**Location**: Boddington, WA, AU, 6390

**Company**:South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

**DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE**

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

**ABOUT WORSLEY**

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of **the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia**.

Our integrated **Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation** is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become** the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce** value the lifestyle that **Worsley Alumina** has to offer.

**WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS**
- Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
- Participation in the Employee Share Plan
- Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This role is a Permanent position on an even time **sportsman’s 5,4,5 roster, DIDO **from our **Boddington Bauxite Mine**, is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

As a blast operator, you will be responsible to execute blasting operations activities according to the blast plan within the requirements of site standards and operating procedures. Execute all functions of blasting including safe use of explosives and procedural requirements. Assist in quality assurance activities, and general minesite requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

- Control and monitor quality parameters of blasting activities.
- Carry out blasting activities as directed by the shot-firer
- Ensure that explosives are used in accordance with safe operating practices and site procedures.
- Execute the blasting activities according to the schedule, blast plan and supervisor instructions.
- Work with all required explosive products and associated tools and equipment, as defined by the operations standards and operating procedures.

**ABOUT YOU**

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

- Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in blasting (preferred)
- Knowledge and responsible use of explosives (preferred)
- Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency.
- Hold or be eligible for a Dangerous Goods Security Card
- Hold a current C class (minimum) driver’s license.
- Have been awarded all Primary, Secondary knowledge qualifications where applicable.

**The job advert will close on 6th November 2024.