Shotfirer | Drill and Blast | Newman Operations | 8:8 Roster

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees are strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated team member to come join our Newman Operations Drill & Blast Team. If you are committed to Safety, have a positive & supportive can do attitude that will contribute to our great Team culture, then we want to hear from you! As part of the integrated Drill & Blast Crew, your role would also include being part of the open pit charging and blasting services across Newman, which would include but not limited to a large variety of physical tasks from prepping, backfilling, dewatering, loading, and stemming drill holes in preparation to detonate explosives that will support mining activity on-site.

Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor within the Mining Production team your duties would include:

• Shotfiring duties including magazine management, managing the loading, tying and firing of blasts, following drill and blast design
• Compliance with statutory explosives and mining regulations
• A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and environmentally healthy workplace
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable interaction with all stakeholders
• Safe behaviours and adhere to the BHP charter values
• Compliance with BHP mine safety procedures, SWI’s, SOP’s and field leadership

About you

As a successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Hold WA Shot Firer’s Licence
• Electronic detonator experience preferred 
• Hold the relevant tickets and licenses that are applicable to your skillset; 
• A commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedure;  
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure; 
• A strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills;  
• A teamwork mentality to achieve results
• Hold a Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Hold a full class C drivers licence. 

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and who can meet the responsibilities of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program. 

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. BHP support healthy work / life balance with benefits including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy and other extended leave entitlements.

Apply today to find out more about the opportunities on offer.