AddressWhitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About the Role
Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, the Supervisor - Explosives will be responsible for the coordination of drill and blast activities at Vickery Mine.
What You’ll Do
- Liaise with Drill & Blast Superintendent to organise pre-blasting clean up and preparations and ensure patterns are prepared to the required standard.
- Oversee drilling, loading and firing of shots.
- Maintain Drill and Blast component of schedule and communicate sequence and requirements to Operations and Tech Services.
- Liaise with explosive and drilling suppliers to maintain adequate stock levels
- Develop and maintain plans, designs and blast packs for all shots
What You’ll Bring
- OCE ticket or Shot Firer’s certificate (desirable)
- Experienced in the provision of drilling and blasting activities within an Open Cut mining environment
- Knowledge of the risk management, safe work practices and statutory requirements required to create and maintain a safe work environment
- Demonstrated safe and productive management of mine plant and facilities
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Even-time roster
- 5 weeks Annual Leave | 26 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Full-time permanent position
- Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
- Employee Referral Scheme - $3000 for Successful Referrals!
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
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