At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
The Operator/ Shotfirer - Underground acts as shotfirer on site, manage individual blasts to provide products and services to customers and assists in providing a quality service of bulk explosives to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times.
What you will be doing
Key Accountabilities Ensures the safety and protection of fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment Delivers the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by client expectations Delivers the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by marketing to satisfy customer expectations Liaises with client regarding planned shots. Provides technical expertise on products, loading and blast patterns. Manages magazines and explosive products. Leads team while managing a shot in regards to direction and safety. Takes responsibility for the safety of any person entering a designated work area on bench while acting as shotfirer on a blast whether Orica or Mine personnel.
What you will bring
With tertiary or technical qualification - up to 2 years experience post qualification.
Without formal qualifications - up to 10 years of administrative experience, or allocation of work to operators.
Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)
Role dimensions
Span of control:
Headcount – X Direct
Sphere of influence:
Team / Discipline level SME
Travel requirements:
Role dependent
Your qualifications
Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)
OR
Technical qualification / legistlative / SHES certification
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal & communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Work effectively across teams
Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
Productive without compromising quality
Highly reliable and motivated to excel
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.