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

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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