MPU Operator- FIFO

• MPU Operators required for Caval Ridge
• Roster: 7:7
• Customer funded flights
• FIFO site

At Dyno Nobel our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground. 

The Role

Reporting to the Area Operations Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to operate an Open Cut MPU in a safe and efficient manner in order to provide a quality product for the purpose of blasting at the site. The MPU Operator will be responsible for the delivery of emulsion based explosives in alignment with the services supplied on site.

We are currently looking for qualified and experienced MPU Operators to join our Caval Ridge team and showcase their MPU Operator skills. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise you're mining skills and knowledge for one of our key customers.

In addition, the MPU Operator will also be responsible for:

• Safe and efficient machinery operation of a MPU for the purpose of manufacturing explosives.
• Delivery of emulsion-based explosives in alignment with the contracted services supplied on site
• Basic maintenance on all on site equipment.
• Completion of all required paperwork.

What you will bring

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate operational experience as a qualified MPU Operator or demonstrated equipment operation experience on an active blast bench as well as the following:

• You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Qld HR Driver’s License (Essential) Open or B Condition
• Standard 11/Qld Security Clearance Card
• Forklift (HRWL) Licence (desirable) 
• RII Qualification in Mobile Mixing Explosives 
• Excellent communication skills, supportive team member with a positive attitude
• Flexibility to work across varying sites
• Good computer literacy, and aptitude to learn and use site specific software

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.  

Benefits to you   

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer 
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months 
• Customer funded Flights from Brisbane to Site – Transport to Camp/Site
• Salary packaging options 
• Confidential employee assistance program 
• Mental Health and Well-being program 
• Options to purchase annual leave 
• Various corporate discount programs 
• Workplace giving charitable scheme 
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews 

The Site

Caval Ridge Mine, situated in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, Australia, is a significant coal mining operation. Owned by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), the mine commenced operations in 2014. Caval Ridge utilises modern open-cut mining techniques to extract high-quality metallurgical coal, primarily for export to international markets. The mine is strategically positioned to leverage the region's abundant coal resources and benefits from proximity to established infrastructure, including rail and port facilities, facilitating efficient transportation of the mined coal to export terminals.

About Us  

Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.  

With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.  

Leveraging diversity through inclusion 

At Dyno, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community. 

What our employee’s say  

I am made to feel welcome on site, easy recruitment process too. Great team environment and I enjoy working with the team, they are a very supportive group of people.  A lot of very knowledgeable drivers who have been with Dyno for a long time and they were able to help me upgrade my skills a truck.

About our process 

Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. 

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at iplcareers@incitecpivot.com.au. 

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