Shotfirer

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

Shotfirer

Work Location: Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people

Roster: 8 days on 6 days off - FIFO ex Busselton and Perth

Key accountabilities will include: 

• Conduct priming, loading, stemming, tie in of blast patterns to achieve the daily loading and blasting objectives in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure that handling of explosives and blasting activities are complied to WA Dangerous Goods Safety Act and Fortescue Explosive and Blast Management Plans
• Conduct magazine keeper and appointed shotfirer duties
• Provide on bench training, coaching & mentoring to Blast Crew around Blasting Processes
• Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader etc) in accordance with FMG Policies and Procedures

 Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience working in a similar role 
• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
• Western Australian Shotfirer Ticket or mutually recognised equivalent
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• Willing to work in a hot, humid and dusty environment
• WA C Class Driver's Licence
• Ancillary mobile equipment operation in mining industry desirable

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, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities 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.