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The Opportunity
Thiess is always on the lookout for skilled talent to join our business. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Drill and Blast Supervisors to join our projects in the Bowen Basin.
About the role
Working a 8/6 day shift roster and reporting to the Superintendent, your duties will include:
- Lead safe, efficient, and effective blasting
- Work towards cost optimisation through the effective utilisation and care of plant and personnel
- Responsible for the effective leadership, training, and development of the Blast Crew
- Ensure that drilling and Blasting production targets and efficiencies are maximised and carried out in a cost-effective manner
As the successful applicant, you will be a high achieving and team focused individual with a focus on building a solid collaborative and high performing culture within your work team. You will have extensive experience in open cut coal mining with a drive to deliver results.
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential
- QLD Shotfirers ticket will be highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience leading a high-performing team
- Ability to effectively establish and maintain influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Permanent full-time position
- Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development
- Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
- Salary sacrifice options - flights and novated leasing
- Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
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How to apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.
The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.
