* Permanent Full-Time Role, working the D1 dayshift only roster
* Job security in a long-life mine, with consent until 2039
The Company
Bengalla Mining Company is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a very collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets. Current production approvals for 15 Mtpa.
Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Shotfirer to join our Shot Crew. Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, this role operates on a D1 dayshift-only roster, consisting of 12-hour shifts.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our operations by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant use of explosives while contributing to the achievement of safety, production, and operational targets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shotfirer with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
* A strong safety-focused mindset, with the ability to work within established safety and environmental standards
* A proactive, "can-do" attitude
* A current SafeWork NSW Blasting Explosives User's Licence (BEUL)
* A current SafeWork NSW Security Clearance (SC)
* A sound understanding of statutory obligations under NSW WHS Acts and Regulations
* Proven experience in open-cut shotfiring operations
Desirable Experience
Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience operating one or more of the following:
* Road-registered trucks (including stemming and water carts)
* Small front-end loaders
* Graders
* Training and assessing (Trainer/Assessor qualifications)
What We Offer
Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.
This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.
Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.