Job Description

With significant growth across our business, this is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Technical Services team. As a Blast Technician, you will play a key role in delivering technical solutions that improve customer outcomes, supporting operational teams on site, assisting with project mobilisations, conducting training, and managing product applications.

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Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this role works across our Queensland portfolio on a 7/7 equal-time roster and includes a fully maintained company vehicle. As the business continues to grow, the position offers exposure to a diverse range of sites, projects, and technologies, providing robust opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing organisation. Reasonable travel will be required as part of the role.

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Key Responsibilities of the Role:

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Identify, design and implement operational and technical drill-and-blast optimisation projects

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Provide technical blasting support and solutions to customers and site teams

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Manage and optimise product application; identify and resolve software and hardware issues

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Deliver training and competency assessments for IntelliShot (electronic blasting system) and other relevant systems

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Monitor blasting performance, conduct on-bench QA/QC checks and product performance testing

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Prepare clear technical reports and performance summaries for internal and customer use

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Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders; maintain regular communication and follow-up

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Lead and contribute to technical and operational continuous improvement initiatives

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Ensure strict adherence to AECl's site safety protocols, explosives handling procedures and regulatory requirements

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Escalate and manage service delivery and maintenance issues through established processes

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The Successful Applicant Will Possess:

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Tertiary qualification in Blast engineer or equivalent experience (desirable)

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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment





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Minimum 5 years' practical experience in drill and blasting operations

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Experience delivering product applications, training and competency

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Current or the ability to obtain knowledge of AECI product applications

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Hold Queensland Explosive Security Clearance

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Hold or the ability to obtain New South Wales Explosive security clearance UHL (unsupervised handling licence)

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Hold and maintain QLD Shotfirer's licence

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Valid driver's licence

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Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; comfortable with technical software

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Ability to travel domestically and internationally where required

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Why Join Us?

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Whilst working as a Blasting Technician on site you will have access to a fully maintained company vehicle and be eligible to participate in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme.

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AECI offers an inspiring environment where passionate, dynamic and ambitious people can develop to their full potential. At AECI, we acknowledge that our success as a business is dependent on the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and hence strive to maintain a culture where employees have the necessary tools and support to succeed and grow within their field.

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AECI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavours to attract and recruit the best possible applicants by assessing all applicants according to their skills, knowledge, qualifications and capabilities.

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Further Information

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You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. You will be required to meet AECI's Health and Safety standards which includes a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Clearance.

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About Us

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AECI Limited is a JSE Listed, global, mining services provider operating on six continents providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers including mining, water treatment and infrastructure sectors.

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The Australian subsidiary is a leading developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction customers.

📌 Blast Technicians (Queensland)
🏢 AECI
📍 Queensland