Explosives Supervisor

5 months ago

Gunnedah, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

Explosives Supervisor (Shotfirer) - Tarrawonga

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia Req #1074 Thursday, 20 June 2024

Whitehaven Coal  is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of  S afety , T eamwork , R espect , I ntegrity , V alue and  E xcellence.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, the Supervisor - Explosives will be responsible for the coordination of drill and blast activities at Tarrawonga Mine.

What You’ll Do

Liaise with Drill & Blast Superintendent to organise pre-blasting clean up and preparations and ensure patterns are prepared to the required standard. Oversee drilling, loading and firing of shots. Maintain Drill and Blast component of schedule and communicate sequence and requirements to Operations and Tech Services. Liaise with explosive and drilling suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels Develop and maintain plans, designs and blast packs for all shots

What You’ll Bring

OCE ticket or Shot Firer’s certificate (desirable) Experienced in the provision of drilling and blasting activities within an Open Cut mining environment Knowledge of the risk management, safe work practices and statutory requirements required to create and maintain a safe work environment Demonstrated safe and productive management of mine plant and facilities

Why Whitehaven Coal?

5 weeks Annual Leave | 26 weeks Paid Parental Leave Full-time permanent position Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares  Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more 

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal  is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment.

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