Technician- Blasting

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an incredible opportunities for a Senior Blasting Technician and Technical Services Engineer to join our Underground Technical Services Team in Kalgoorlie, WA working on 5 days on 2 days off roster. As the global market leader and pioneers in advanced blasting technologies, Orica is at the forefront of transforming the mining sector.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide drill and blast design support, deliver advanced technical projects, and ensure product stewardship for our esteemed mining and quarry customers. You'll be working with cutting-edge Orica products and receiving on-bench training to enhance your skills and expertise.

At Orica, we are proud to be the Global Market Leader in our field, and the pioneers of advanced blasting technologies. We continue to invest in and develop new blasting technologies and systems that are changing and advancing the mining sector as we know it.

What you will be doing

• Blasting Projects: Assist team on execution of blasting-related projects on our customer sites by using Orica's full suite of advanced and cutting-edged blasting systems and technologies;
• Blasting Product Stewardship: Providing advanced-level blasting expertise and training on Orica's products to our customer teams; 
• Working Together: Forming and nurturing sustainable relationships with our customers technical and operational teams;
• Blasting Solutions and Project Execution: Working alongside our customer blasting teams to understand blasting problems, and applying the correct blasting advice and assistance to deliver outstanding results; 
• Continual Learning and Development: Attending blasting training sessions, seminars, and masterclasses with Orica's global Technical Services communities to hone your own skills and expertise.

What you will bring

SENIOR BLAST TECHNICIAN:

• Experience as an underground operator, shotfirers, experience charge up , or MCU or Hypercharge operator;
• TAE cert IV highly regarded but not essential;
• Experience in using Electronic Blasting systems.

TECHNICAL SERVICES ENGINEER:

• Degree qualification Mining Engineering or a related earth sciences discipline such as geology or civil;
• Technical experience in drill & blast, preferably within varied sites and environments in Underground mining. Experienced Open cut Drill and Blast engineer who keen to explore and understand underground Drilling and Blasting are encouraged to apply as well;
• Experience in using Electronic Blasting systems.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.