Supervisor Drill and Blast

Supervisor Drill & Blast – Mesa A

• Be part of a group that is safety-driven and values inclusion
• Elevate your career with the support of a committed leadership team
• 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster – FIFO from Perth

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Supervisor Drill & Blast to provide leadership to their team and actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices, with the aim of driving consistent performance and innovation in relation to safety, cost and production.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

This role is a great opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to a dynamic site and further your career aspirations. Reporting to the Superintendent Drill & Blast you will:

• Drive a safe work environment where zero harm is our goal
• Demonstrate ability to consistently achieve safety and operational outcomes
• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to your team
• Leading, organising, developing and motivating your team to exceed expectations and targets
• Utilise the fortnightly mine plans to supervise and coordinate both blasting and drilling activities on site
• Ensure all mining activities undertaken are compliant with all relevant statutory regulations and business standards and policies

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A passion and confidence in leading, coaching and developing team members
• Ability to execute work in alignment with Rio Tinto values (Care, Courage and Curiosity) and behaviours
• Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others
• A current and valid ‘C Class’ manual driver's licence

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Domestic relocation with heavily subsidised housing and utilities
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. 

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore

Where you’ll be working and living

Located in the scenic Pilbara region and close to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing. 

This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities. 

The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, an excellent primary school with options to undertake secondary school studies in a supervised distance education program, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us!

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.