Shotfirer
Macmahon
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Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.
Due to our ongoing growth, Macmahon are currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to join the team at the Warrawoona Gold Project mine located 25km from Marble Bar. Macmahon have secured a 5-year Surface mining contract with Calidus Resources, this mine is developing 1.5 million ounces.
Macmahon is committed to attracting high potential employees and believe that our people define our competitive edge in the marketplace, driving our growth.
We are currently seeking for an experienced Shotfirer on a 2:1 Roster to the Project with responsibilities not limited to:
- Lead Blast crew in loading all production holes to Site requirements
- Maintain Explosive Magazine to all Site and legal requirements
- Report all lost Explosives as per Site procedure
- Maintain all Blasting records accurately and efficiently as per Legal and Site requirements
- Train blast crew to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure the drill pattern is clear of equipment and rubbish before loading a new shot
- Set up and/or ensure correct Blast delineation is in place
- Perform blast guard duties when required
- Operate IT Loader and Roller as required
- Load out patterns in an effective manner for production/firing purposes
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- 2-3 years experience as a Shotfirer
- Current Drivers Licence (manual)
- WA Shotfirer’s Licence
- Dangerous Goods Security Card
Should you be successful in being offered a role, you will be required to pass a medical and drug and alcohol test along with obtaining a National Police Clearance.
If you are interested in this position, then APPLY NOW and look forward to working on this exciting operation with Macmahon.
Macmahon offers our people the ability to work in diverse roles, in different locations and realise new opportunities within the Company over time. We are focused on ensuring our people can be involved in the future of the business and look for new opportunities for people to grow and develop. Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
