Shot Firer

Job Description

Key Selling Points

  • Starting Rate $60.62
  • Lifestyle Roster
  • DIDO, Residential or BIBO Mackay

 

About Our Client

Our leading global mining and resource client is Australia's largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. With over 100 years of operation within Australia, they mine metallurgical coal across seven sites within their Queensland Operation's in the Bowen Basin with local and DIDO opportunities available.

 

What you will be Doing

As a Shot Firer you will be working closely with bench assistants and MPU/MMU operators on-site, managing all tasks associated with loading, tying and firing.
Shotfirer tasks can include but not limited to: -

  • Magazine Management
  • Managing the loading, tying and firing of blasts
  • Ability to following drill and blast designs
  • Blast clearance management
  • Quality assurance
  • Technical expertise on products, loading and blast patterns
  • Equipment Prestart compliance
  • On bench auditing compliance
  • On bench excellence compliance
  • Handling explosives
  • Blast site preparation
  • Measuring holes, setting up perimeter fencing
  • Setting up reloading areas
  • Stemming of holes
  • Ancillary equipment operation
  • Safe driving and TMP compliance
  • Liaison with Technical Services/Supervisor/Superintendent regarding planned shots.

 

What you will need

  • Standard 11, Coal Board Medical and Drivers License
  • Shot Firer Ticket
  • Minimum 12months Experience in Shot Firer role

What’s in it for you?

  • Access to major discounts across leading retailers through our partnership with Flare
  • Discounted Corporate Health Insurance policies through BUPA
  • Great culture and safety standards
  • Immediate start with WorkPac - commencing with an industry leading company
  • Access to your own Recruitment Coordinator and On-Site Project Coordinator

 

Apply Now

Caitlyn Bonaventura

07 49694720 or caitlyn.bonaventura@workpac.com

Job Reference Number 7396J202451821
 

About WorkPac 

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce solutions business. We add value to our candidates by providing recruitment, skills and career development opportunities across the Mining, Construction, Healthcare industries and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

 

EEO

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.