Specialist Trainer - Drill & Blast Surface

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end-to-end service offering to clients throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.

The Macmahon WAC Head Office is located near Perth International Airport, T2. The Macmahon office is an award-winning facility with a large, recently upgraded on-site gym, free secure undercover parking and electric vehicle charging stations. The WAC Head Office hosts Macmahon’s centralised support services and operates as the centre of gravity for the wider Australian business. 

Macmahon is seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Trainer to join their Training department in a permanent full-time capacity. The Drill and Blast Trainer is responsible for the co-ordination of the delivery of operational Drill and Blast training programs and requirements across Macmahon surface operations to ensure site personnel can perform their roles in accordance with site, industry standards and Macmahon policies and procedures.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Develop and implement training packages for new to industry personnel
• Partner with site training teams to support and mentor personnel to aid with upskilling opportunities
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and a proactive approach to health and safety is maintained.
• Ensure all Drill and Blast training content and site training material is current and accurate to the agreed Macmahon standard.
• Undertake field observations for performance of personnel operating procedures
• Develop, monitor, and maintain proficiency for operation of equipment and techniques to a high standard.
• Provide on site assistance to current and pre-existing program trainees 

About you

• Hold an Australian recognised Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
• Hold a current and valid Dangerous Goods Security Card and a valid Shotfirer’s Licence
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a Drill and Blast production-based role
• Have a great ability to build relationships with site and corporate teams
• Intermediate computer literacy 
• Highly motivated with a high priority in teamwork and safety
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence – HR highly desired 

Benefits

• Ongoing career development opportunities – Challenge. Develop. Grow
• Excellent employee benefits including salary sacrifice, novated lease and shopping discount partners
• Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
• Competitive remuneration package

As a part of the recruitment process for this role you are required to complete a pre-employment medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol screening and completion of criminal history and qualification checks. Additionally, you will be required to provide proof of working rights in Australia, i.e. a copy of your valid Australian passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current visa grant notification.

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