Experienced Blast Crew Operator in Perth: Profession with future

Australia, Perth, 6000

Fulltime: 84 hrs a week

Experience: 2 years

Closing: 14 September 2024

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Introduction

Brunel is seeking skilled Blast Crew Operators for contract positions with a leading Iron Ore producer. This is an exciting chance to advance your career with one of Australia’s premier mining firms, offering competitive pay and a supportive site environment. The role features an 8/6 or 2/1 roster option, with real opportunities for temporary to permanent transition and career advancement onsite.

About this role

Working as part of a drill and blast team, you will be required to:

Prime and load blast holes
Mark up drill patterns
Support your team members to achieve the unit’s shared objectives.
Monitor and set up blast zones
QA/QC of blast holes - recording data to pass onto supervisors
Working alongside drillers and shot firers to complete ad-hoc tasks such as refueling LVs and other machinery and general maintenance activities.
Upholding safety regulations and protocol.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply if you have the following experience:

Previous Drill & Blast experience is essential
"C" class unrestricted manual license is essential
National Police Clearance (within 12 months)
Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC) - or willing to obtain
Working at heights
Great attitude and team mindset is essential

What we offer

Our client is one of the leading Iron-Ore producers for Australia, based in the Pilbara Region. They have a strong set of core values that they uphold in all areas of the company. They appreciate ingenuity, hard work, and enthusiasm from their team and in return, offer:

FIFO from Perth
8:6 roster or 2/1 roster available - 12 hr. shifts
Superannuation paid on all hours
Genuine temp to perm opportunities if you display the right attitude and commitment
Career pathways to Blast Hole Driller or Shotfirer
Brunel Benefits – salary packaging inc. options for flights ex east coast, flexible payroll options, discountedGym & health membership, corporate travel benefits plus more

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leadi ng projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates