The Opportunity

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, the purpose of this role is to execute blasting operations activities according to the operations and blast plan, under the direction of an appointed shotfirer.

About South32

South32 is a new kind of resources company built around a single idea: that in a rapidly changing world, we have an opportunity to make a difference from the ground up. We are a globally diversified metals and mining company with a portfolio of high quality, well maintained, cash generative assets. Worsley Alumina is one of the largest and lowest-cost bauxite mining and alumina refining operations in the world. Worsley manages a bauxite mine, alumina refinery and port operations in Western Australia’s Southwest.

Come and progress your career at Boddington Bauxite Mine (BBM) and be part of a can-do culture, where we support each other achieve our goals to ensure we can achieve anything together. At BBM we focus on performance by staying safe, growing our performance and having fun.

Location

This is offered as 20 - Month Fixed Term Contract based at the Worsley Boddington Bauxite Mine (BBM). BBM is in a fantastic region with several great country towns in the region to choose from to call home. Enjoy fresh country air, the open space of Boddington Shire, with great infrastructure, schooling, sporting clubs and a thriving community. The region is only 80 minutes South of Perth and only 60 minutes from the coast.

Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Control and Monitor quality parameters of blasting activities
• Execute the blasting activities according to the schedule and only where competent to do so
• Work with all required explosive products and associated tools and equipment, as defined by the operations standards and operating procedures
• Understand the purpose and functionality of critical controls relevant to work tasks of the production execution sub-function and work to the prescribed performance standards and controls
• Review and update plans and equipment history and communicate status to appropriate parties
• Maintain accurate records as required to control the use of explosives
• Provide on job training and mentoring to operator blast trainees

About you

The successful candidate will have experience in Blast operations, as well as the following:

• Demonstrated oral and written English language proficiency
• Hold a current ‘C’ class license
• Have been awarded all primary, secondary knowledge qualifications where applicable
• Be eligible to obtain a Dangerous Goods Security Card. (DGSC)
  

Our benefits

• Shift Allowance provided
• Day shift roster
• Competitive Salaries
• Education and career development
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: This advertisement will close on the 29th of October