Explosives Supervisor - Tarrawonga

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Trade, Import Export
Gunnedah Shire Council, 

Job Description

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal awards, recognizes, and celebrates individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of S afety, T eamwork, R espect, I ntegrity, V alue, and E xcellence. About the Role Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, the Explosives Supervisor will be responsible for the coordination of drill and blast activities at Tarrawonga Mine. What You’ll Do Liaise with Drill & Blast Superintendent to organize pre-blasting cleanup 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? 5 weeks Annual Leave | 26 weeks Paid Parental Leave. Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares. Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture, and experience. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: RSL Employment Program . Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 31-01-2025
Category: Trade, Import Export
Gunnedah Shire Council, 

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