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SalaryAbout Orica
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
We are currently on the lookout for and experienced Technical Services Engineer or Senior Technical Services Engineer to work in our Mining Services Technical team. Either role can be based in any of our offices across Queensland state, will operate on 8 days on, 6 days off roster, and all flights, travel, vehicle, meals and accommodation will be included during the roster period.
The primary purpose of this role will be to deliver advanced-level technical blasting engineering projects, solutions and product stewardship to our mining customers in Queensland.
At Orica, we are proud to be the Global Market Leader in our field, and the pioneers of advanced blasting technologies. We continue to invest in, and develop new blasting technologies and systems that are changing and advancing the mining sector as we know it. The successful candidate can expect award winning training, career coaching and development, a network of global blasting experts to collaborate with, a healthy salary and bonus scheme, and of course the opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and collaborative environment.
If you are a Blasting Engineer wishing to work for the best in the business, this is absolutely the role for you.
What you will be doing
- Blasting Projects: Managing advanced blasting-related projects on our customer sites by using Orica's full suite of advanced and cutting-edged blasting systems and technologies;
- Blasting Product Stewardship: Providing advanced-level blasting expertise on Orica's products to our customer teams;
- Working Together: Forming and nurturing sustainable relationships with our customers technical and operational teams (working as one team);
- Advanced Blasting Solutions: Working alongside our customer blasting teams to understand complex blasting problems, and applying the correct blasting engineering advice and assistance to deliver outstanding results;
- Continual Learning and Development: Attending blasting training sessions, seminars, and masterclasses with Orica's global Technical Services communities to hone your own skills and expertise.
- Degree qualification Mining Engineering or a related discipline such as geology or civil;
- Solid technical experience in drill & blast, preferably within varied sites and environments in Open-Cut mining;
- Exposure to blast design systems and technologies;
- An ability to work autonomously, and to make courageous decisions with Safety being the number 1 priority, Always;
- Experience in managing environmental conditions including vibration, fume, dust and noise for neighboring towns and properties;
- An inquisitive mindset which looks for better ways to deliver value to Orica and our customers.
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
