Mine Technician - Blast Crew

Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.
With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Mine Technician Blast crewwho will report directly into the Supervisor - Blast. You will be part of a highly motivated team delivering quality blasting serviceswhile ensuring a high level of utilization of all drill and blast crews. This role is being offered on lifestyle friendly 7:7 roster.

A day in the life of aMine Technician Blast crew may include:
Assisting shotfirers with on bench activities, barricading, delineation, priming, loading, stemming, off-siding and operating MPU’s.
Checking drill hole depths are accurate.
Identifying issues with poor quality drilling to improve future drilling performance.
Performing blast guard duties prior to blasting activity.
Ensuring documentation is accurate and to a high standard for Newmont’s records
About you:
As the preferred candidate you will have experience working on Blast Crews and operating MPU’s as well as experience working in a role with significant manual handling and physical labour. Experience operating mobile equipment will be highly regarded. You will be computer literate, hold a current manual C class driver’s licence and demonstrate a safe, positive attitude to your work. A dangerous goods security card, shotfiring licence and HR driver’s licence would all be advantageous.

Applications will close 22nd April, however applications may be shortlisted immediately

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, ****** orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont

Website: http://www.newmont.com
Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine
Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting