Expressions of Interest - Blast Crew

Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Shot Firers and Bench Hands to work on the Blast Crew at Thiess Mt Arthur South Project.

About The Role

Working a 5/4 day shift roster and reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, your duties will include:   

BENCH HANDS

• Assist in the safe and efficient execution of blasting


• Dipping blast hole


• Blast area delineation


• Dipping and recording of blast holes


• Priming, loading, and tagging of blast holes under the supervision of the Shotfirer in Charge


• Operation of various ancillary equipment – stemming truck, loader, and bobcat


• Blast Guarding


• Assist in unloading and loading raw material deliveries into on-site storage or MPUs

SHOT FIRERS

• Day to day field operations, including blasting targets are met


• A safe and healthy workplace for all employees is maintained


• Community and Environmental compliance objectives are adhered to


• Transport and Delivery of dangerous goods is safely conducted


• Housekeeping in magazines, magazine compound, explosive vehicles and work areas are kept to high level

About you

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

• Experience working as part of a blast crew


• Valid Drivers’ Licence is essential


• Current BUEL and Security Clearance (UHL) (Shotfirers)


• Security Clearance (UHL) desirable (Bench Hands)


• Coal mining experience is desirable


• Ability to operate a Loader, Bobcat and Stemming truck is desirable


• HR Licence desirable

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Even time (5/4) Lifestyle roster | 12.5 hr day shift


• Permanent full-time positions  


• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 


• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing   


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.