Maules Creek NSW 2382, Australia Req #1242
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal awards, recognizes, and celebrates individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
About The Role Whitehaven Coal is seeking experienced Shotfirers to join the Drill and Blast team at Maules Creek Mine. The shotfirers will ensure safe and efficient operation of the blast loading and firing blasting process, including government and site compliance, equipment, and personnel within the blasting process in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
What You'll Do Duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversee loading and firing of shotsSupervise and allocate work team resources to manage blast activities in a safe and timely mannerConduct safe blasting operations and ensure a safe work area is maintainedWhat You'll Bring Shotfirers with a demonstrated commitment to safety and visible work practices and provision of fair and supportive leadership. Requirements for this position include:
Blasting explosives user licence | Driver's LicenceCurrent Security ClearanceMin 5 years' experience in an open cut pit environmentLive local to the Gunnedah area or willingness to relocateAbility to work a 7/7 rosterCommitment to Diversity Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture, and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: RSL Employment Program.
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work. Job family: MCC_OPERATIONSJob function: Maules Creek MinePay type: SalaryCompany Vehicle: Not Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr