Drill & Blast Supervisor

Drill & Blast Supervisor

Location: Blackwater QLD 4717 Roster: 7/7 Day Only - 12hr shifts

About the Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have previous experience Supervising in the Drill and Blast industry, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

The Drill & Blast Supervisor coordinates the drilling and blasting activities at Yarrabee Coal Mine. They coordinate the effective operation of plant and personnel within the blasting and drilling crews in consultation with the Mine Support Services Superintendent. As a direct report to the Mine Support Services Superintendent, you will also be required to provide support with Pit Dewatering and any other Mining Projects.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will posses the following: Skills

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• High level analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to effectively lead, manage and coach an efficient team.
• Highly developed skills pertaining to mining software packages and engineering practices.
• Understanding of information management processes.
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues.
• Well-developed Microsoft office skills.

Experience/Knowledge

• Sound understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated Explosive regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of blasting principles and practices relating to drill and blast operations.
• Previous experience in providing leadership to effect project and operational success in an Open Cut Mining Environment.
• Experienced in the provision of drilling and blasting activities within an Open Cut Mining environment.
• Experienced in maintaining communication across a number of departments.

Qualifications

• Shotfirer Qualification (mandatory).
• Current Open Driver’s Licence (mandatory).
• Current Supervisor Competencies (S1, S2 & S3).
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• RIIRIS3O1A – Apply Risk Management Processes.
• RIIOHS3O1A - Conduct Safety & Health Investigations.
• RIICOM301 - Communicate Information.
• RIIRIS402A - Implement & Maintain the Risk Management Process.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:

• Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Local Housing Allowance
• Local Sporting Allowance

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role and are keen to start an exciting new journey with us please click the APPLY button. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

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