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Reporting to the Blast Supervisor, the Shotfirer is responsible for carrying out open pit charging and blasting activities, safely, and in accordance with specific blast requirements. This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility:
Load and fire blast holes in accordance with the blast plan, to prepare the ground for production mining crews
Ensure compliance with statutory and standard operating procedures in relation to designing, charging, and firing of open pit blasts
Report on and fix hazards when encountering them to ensure a safe working environment
Account for all explosives used and participate in magazine and shot reconciliations as per the statutory requirements and company procedures
Accountable for all pre and post-blast inspections of the designated blast area including final inspections of tie-ins and misfired areas and submitted by end of the following shift
Ensure the required quality of documentation and completion is achieved for presentation for transfer to records
Responsible for ensuring the removal of all delineation and signage from blasting areas before the firing of shots
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
Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose
Requirements:
Minimum one years’ experience as a Shotfirer in an open pit mining environment
WA Shotfirer’s Licence
EIS experience
Dangerous Goods Security Card
Current HR Driver’s Licence
What we offer:
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks