Blast Operator

24 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Our Opportunity

Work location: Eliwana

Fortescue's Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.

Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth 

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Blast Operator responsible for ensuring drill and blast activities are conducted in a safe and cost-efficient manner.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, the position will also be required to provide sufficient quantity and quality of blasted stock for mining or processing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values
  • Comply with Zero Harm principles daily
  • Meet daily operational targets
  • Perform all duties as directed by the Drill & Blast Supervisory Team
  • Operating machinery in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ensuring all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition
  • Ensuring Drill & Blast patterns are kept to a high standard
  • Using techniques and procedures that improve performance and cost efficiencies
Qualifications and Experience
  • WA Class C Driver's Licence
  • Dangerous good security clearance
  • Current WA Shotfirer's Licence (highly regarded)
  • Mobile equipment operation in mining industry – desirable
  • Communication/ interpersonal skills - two-way operation
  • Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act/Regs
  • Basic computer skills
  • Time management skills
About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.


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