Drill and Blast Supervisor

Kalgoorlie Gold, WA, Australia- Full TimeWA is a state (and an economy) built on mining.

At Mineral Resources (MinRes), we are focused on growing this success by delivering industry leading projects that benefit our people, our shareholders and the community. With growth comes new career opportunities as part of our MinRes family - be it kick starting your journey in mining, taking on your next challenge or stepping up to help lead the way forward. Sure, MinRes has come a long way - but we’re really just getting started.

Your work becomes more meaningful when it’s part of something bigger than you. It may feel like you’re pushing yourself to the edge of what’s possible, but this is the kind of work that fills you up and highlights the value of your contribution. Your time with MinRes is an opportunity to capitalise on the skills and talent that you’ve been cultivating for so long, in an environment where you’ll be given the trust to do so.

**About the role**

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drill and Blast Supervisor at our Yiilgarn, Iron ore operations. You will be responsible for providing support to the drill and blast crews whilst ensuring statutory requirements and provide leadership and direction to support the onsite drilling and blasting function in a timely, professional, and safe manner.

This is a FIFO role on a 8/6 roster from Perth on a owned and operated MinRes site.
- Maintain and improve the Drill and Blast process; Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives
- Undertake Drill and Blast related project investigations into problematic material blasting result and provide staged improvement strategies
- Liaise with Drill and Blast team and contractors to ensure daily, weekly and monthly production and quality conforms to plans
- Implement weekly and monthly reporting, operating schedules, plans and designs
- Maintain and foster a working environment which prompts safety in all that we do, whilst also providing outstanding service

Your work becomes more meaningful when it’s part of something bigger than you. It may feel like you’re pushing yourself to the edge of what’s possible, but this is the kind of work that fills you up and highlights the value of your contribution. Your time with MinRes is an opportunity to capitalise on the skills and talent that you’ve been cultivating for so long, in an environment where you’ll be given the trust to do so.

**Putting you in position to do what you do best?**

**MinRes would.**

**What you’ll bring to the team**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in drill and blast in an open pit environment
- Exposure to mining contract management
- Current WA’s drivers licence
- Current Senior First Aid certificate
- Hold WA Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s ticket (or working towards it)
- Strong focus on safety and fostering a zero harm culture

**Making your mark**

At MinRes there’s a new energy that comes from our team of passionate employees. They achieve personal goals and contribute to a larger transformation that goes far beyond the bottom line. Our leadership pathway is focused on sharing in the success with other people as they make their own mark on our business and beyond. In the past, you may have worked day and night to get things out the door. Sure, we value effort - but we also want you to step away when you need, to leave work at work, and give your all when you’re clocked in but never at the expense of your health or family.

**And then there’s the extra benefits**

We look after our people because they’re the ones looking after our business. That means a range of additional benefits for choosing

MinRes, including:

- Competitive salary
- Quarterly cash bonuses
- Generous leave options
- Employee discounts and offers
- Physical and mental health programs
- Salary packaging

Ready for your next challenge? Make a fresh start with MinRes.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply