About the Role
We are seeking a Drill & Blast Operator – Miner Stope Blasting to join our Underground Production Team at Olympic Dam. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safe and efficient drill & blast activities while supporting the achievement of production targets.
This role is based at Olympic Dam and operates on a 7/7 day & night roster.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and charge production blast holes in accordance with plans
* Conduct stope blasting activities safely and efficiently
* Operate Production Drills M6C/E60S to provide leave coverage and peak loading support
* Provide relief support across the department as required, including:
o Ventilation tasks
o Integrated Tool Carriers (ITs)
o Loaders
Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in underground hard rock mining
* Current Blaster's Licence, or ability to obtain one
* Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
* Previous experience working with explosives (highly regarded)
* Previous experience operating production drills (highly regarded)
* Strong commitment to safety, including speaking up when risks are identified
* Effective communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships across teams
* Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and maintain high attention to detail
Benefits
Flexible working options, generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms are provided.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. We recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
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