Blast Crew Casual

This isnt just another job its a chance to be part of a tight knit crew where your work matters and so do you. At Platinum youll be more than just a number.

Kick-start your next move in blasting with Platinum.
With new local contracts were looking for experienced Blast Crew to join our crews working across multiple sites within the Bowen Basin. This is a casual opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent role offering the flexibility of a 7:7 roster.

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

• 7:7 Even Time Roster (Thursday to Wednesday)
• Great camp facilities
• Flexible travel DIDO or FIFO out of Brisbane
• Career growth ongoing training and clear progression pathways
• Mateship that matters a team culture where safety and support come first
• Wellbeing support your loved ones can access EAP for support with career managing finances confidential counselling etc.

The Role

As part of our Blast Crew youll be on the bench delivering safe and efficient blasting every day. Youll report to the Shift Supervisor and handle explosives in preparation for blasts.

What Youll Do

• Dipping priming loading stemming and tie-in of blast patterns
• Safe use storage security transport and handling of explosives
• Operating ancillary equipment such as stemming loaders
• Working collaboratively with the crew to achieve daily targets

What Youll Need

Must-haves:

• Right to work in Australia
• Previous Blast Crew experience in an open cut mining environment
• A current QLD coal board medical which has been completed within the last 12 months
• Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Statement of Attainments for explosive handling or relevant RIIs e.g. RIIBLA201E Support Shotfiring Operations
• QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card
• Able to pass pre-employment checks including medical drug and alcohol and background check

Nice to have:

• Heavy Rigid (or greater) driver licence

About Us

Were a bespoke blasting provider in the Australian mining industry with the goal of making mining easier for our clients.

Were not aiming to be the largest were focused and pride ourselves on being the most recommended provider. That means better service better safety and a culture where people genuinely support each other.

Diversity & Inclusion

While diversity matters to us we value inclusion because it means our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective shapes the way we work together to deliver for our clients and support our crews. Whoever you are youre welcome to bring your skills and experience to Platinum just as you are!

Ready to join a team thats redefining blasting