About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
Are you ready to ignite your career? We are on the hunt for our next Explosive Product Support Technologist (PPIS Technologist) to join our dynamic team!
This role can be based in our Queensland Cannon Hill, Gladstone, or Mackay offices, operating on a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
Our Product Process & Implementation Support (PPIS) team is a group of subject matter experts dedicated to the manufacture and application of bulk explosive products across Australia. In this exciting role, you will primarily support operations across Queensland, with an estimated 50/50 split between home and field/plant travel.
What you will be doing
As a PPIS Technologist, you will:
- Drive the development and implementation of Orica’s cutting-edge technology projects into customer operations.
- Provide advanced-level expertise on Orica’s products and processes to site operations and customer teams.
- Identify and document continuous improvement initiatives.
- Offer technical support for ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) manufacturing operations.
- Take ownership of the rapid resolution of product/process issues and opportunities.
- Deliver and support regional product and process-related projects.
- Provide technical oversight and input on raw materials and explosive formulation management.
- Build and nurture sustainable relationships with our technical, commercial, and operational teams.
What you will bring
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A degree or diploma in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or significant related field experience.
- Strong technical report writing skills.
- Proven problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in explosive manufacture, delivery, and on-bench practices (advantageous).
- An understanding of the mining or quarrying industries and their blasting needs, or experience in a related industrial environment.
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.