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Blast Technician

Australia, Pilbara · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Job Description

Reporting to the Blast Supervisor, the Blast Technician is responsible for checking the quality of drilling services provided and assisting Shotfirer's to deliver quality blasting to the open pit mining teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist shotfirers in on bench activities, Blasthole QA/QC, Delineate, Priming, Loading, Stemming, off-siding MMU's and tie-in as directed
  • Check drilling activities are completed correctly and identify issues of poor-quality drilling early to ensure redrills are completed
  • Perform blast guard duties just prior to blasting activity to ensure the safety of all personnel, and that they are removed from the area
  • Ensure Blast IQ is utilised to minimise delay in blasting and maintaining quality records
  • Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations
  • Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed
  • Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety issues
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices
  • Report all observed safety incidents and hazards
  • Complete Take-5's before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change
  • Perform all tasks in a professional and diligent manner and always treat others with dignity, respect and fairness
  • Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers
  • Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards

Requirements

  • Dangerous Goods Security Card
  • Current Manual Driver's License

What we offer

  • Quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
  • PLS employee share scheme
  • Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
  • 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
  • Paid community leave
  • Monthly employee recognition awards
  • Access to PLS' KidsCo School Holiday Program
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

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