Experienced Blast Crew Operator in Perth: Profession with future

Australia, Perth, 6000

Fulltime: 84 hrs a week

Experience: 2 years

Closing: September 14, 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.

What are you going to do

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.

Essential skills and knowledge

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

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