Blast Crew - Casual
Blast Crew - Casual
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Job Description
Why Join Us
- Casual Roles Available Great for those wanting flexibility with options to move into permanent roles down the track.
- Flexible Travel Options DIDO/BIBO or FIFO available depending on site and location
- Roster Flexibility Enjoy the security of an even-time 7:7 roster or take advantage of casual opportunities that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Strong hourly rates
- Development & Upskilling Opportunities for training and career growth if youre looking for something more permanent.
- Supportive Culture Be part of a team that values safety performance and mateship
The Role:
We are looking for experienced and eager Blast Crew to join our growing Platinum family with roles available from our Clermont Hub and flexibility to work across multiple Bowen Basin sites.
These positions are available as casual roles to suit your lifestyle and commitments with the option of transitioning into permanent full-time work on a 7:7 roster if thats what youre after. Travel arrangements are flexible and will be discussed based on your location.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Dipping priming loading stemming and tie-in of blast patterns to achieve daily loading and blasting objectives safely and efficiently
- Ensure the safe use storage security transport and handling of explosives in accordance with all statutory and company procedural requirements
- Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader etc)
- Work together with the entire blast team to meet daily operational targets
You will have:
- Previous Blast Crew or Bench Hand equivalent experience in Coal or Quarries
- Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain one)
- QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card (OR ability to obtain one)
- Experience in an open-cut mining environment
- RIIBLA201E Support Shotfiring Operations (desirable)
- Strong team attitude communication skills and a commitment to safety.
- Fit healthy and ready to do the hard yards
- The ability to pass a pre-employment checks inclusive of medicals and national background checks
While we ideally hope you can check most of the boxes below we understand that not everyone meets every requirement so we encourage everyone to apply.
Who is Platinum Blasting Services:
Weve grown to become one of the leading blasting providers in the Australian mining industry and were not stopping there. Our journey of growth continues because of our unwavering focus on making mining easier for our clients.
Our vision isnt to be the largest; its to be the most recommended provider. Whether those recommendations come from our clients colleagues suppliers or investors each one serves as validation that were doing things right.
We dont stop pushing for better service; its a never-ending journey to continuously elevate and rewrite what excellence means.
Fostering Diversity Equity & Inclusion:
Platinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees.
We celebrate our unique qualities and treat everyone with warmth and respect. We are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
If youre passionate about making a difference and working in a culture that embraces differences we invite you to apply and join us in making mining better.
Please note:All candidates must hold the right to be able to live and work permanently in Australia.
Employment Type
Full-Time
