Blast Supervisor

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tons of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Position Title: Blast Supervisor

Work Location: Cloudbreak

• Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth

Role overview:

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Blast Supervisor to join our Cloudbreak team.  Reporting to the Drill & Blast Superintendent, the position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day blast activities and personnel, in order to ensure mine production targets are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Overseeing Blasting activities in accordance with the plan
• Managing shift resources and manning levels, to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of blasted stock is safely achieved
• Ensuring blast patterns are kept to a high standard and all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality outputs are achieved at all times
• Providing ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to direct reports
• Driving Blasting techniques and procedures that promote zero harm and improve performance and cost efficiencies

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Relevant WA Shot firing tickets and minimum C Class Australian Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of nonel and electronic systems and tie-in/blast design experience
• Previous Supervisory experience and the ability to read and understand mine plans  
• Knowledge of the Mine Regulations Act and a strong commitment to safety
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels
• Understanding of/exposure to fleet management systems
• Previous experience with incident investigation and/or risk assessment processes will be highly regarded

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified