Job Description
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This isn't just another job, it's a chance to be part of a tight knit crew where your work matters and so do you.
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Kick-start your next move in blasting with Platinum.
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With a new contract at
New Burton Coal Mine
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Why You'll Love Working with Us:
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7:7 Even Time Roster (Thursday to Wednesday working ******** hour shifts and 1 x 9 hour shift)
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Great camp facilities
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Adaptable travel - DIDO or BIBO
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Career growth - ongoing training and clear progression pathways from Blast Crew through to Shotfirer
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Mateship that matters - a team culture where safety and support come first
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Wellbeing support - your loved ones can access EAP for support with career, managing finances, confidential counselling, etc.
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The Roles
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We're recruiting for all roles for New Burton Coal Mine. You'll be confident delivering safe and efficient blasting every day and reporting to the Shift Supervisor.
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Blast Crew - handle explosives in preparation for blasts, working as part of a tight-knit crew.
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MPU Operators - operate our Mobile Processing Units to safely mix and deliver bulk explosives to the bench.
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Shotfirers - lead the bench, taking accountability for the safe preparation, tie-in and firing of each shot.
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What You'll Do
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All roles:
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Safe use, storage, security, transport and handling of explosives
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Working collaboratively with the crew to achieve daily targets
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Completing pre-starts, risk assessments and site paperwork accurately
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Blast Crew:
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Dipping, priming, loading, stemming and tie-in of blast patterns
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Operating ancillary equipment such as stemming loaders
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MPU Operators:
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Operating and conducting pre-start checks on the MPU
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Mobile mixing and loading of bulk explosives to the blast pattern
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Monitoring product quality and delivery volumes to the shot plan
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Shotfirers:
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Planning and supervising the loading and tie-in of blast patterns
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Conducting pre-blast and post-blast inspections, including misfire management
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Managing blast exclusion zones and firing the shot in line with site procedures
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Completing shotfiring records and explosives reconciliation
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What You'll Need
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Must-haves (all roles):
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Right to work in Australia and based in Queensland
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Previous experience in an open cut mining environment
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Standard 11 or willing to obtain one
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Valid QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card
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Able to pass pre-employment checks including medical, drug and alcohol and background check
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Blast Crew:
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Statement of Attainment for explosives handling or relevant RIIs e.g. RIIBLA201E - Support Shotfiring Operations
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MPU Operators:
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RIIBLA203 - Conduct Mobile Mixing of Explosives (non-negotiable)
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Statement of Attainment for explosives handling or relevant RIIs e.g. RIIBLA201E - Support Shotfiring Operations
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Heavy Rigid (or greater) driver licence
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Previous MPU operating experience
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Shotfirers:
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Current Queensland Shotfirer's Licence
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Demonstrated experience as a Shotfirer in an open cut mining environment
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Relevant RIIs required for explosives handling and shotfiring
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Nice to have:
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Heavy Rigid (or greater) driver licence (Blast Crew and Shotfirers)
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Experience with electronic detonator systems
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Experience commissioning or starting up a new site
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About Us
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We're a bespoke blasting provider in the Australian mining industry with the goal of making mining easier for our clients.
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We're not aiming to be the largest, we're focused and pride ourselves on being the most recommended provider. That means better service, better safety, and a culture where people genuinely support each other.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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While diversity matters to us, we value inclusion because it means our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective shapes the way we work together to deliver for our clients and support our crews. Whoever you are, you're welcome to bring your skills and experience to Platinum, just as you are!
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Ready to join a team that's redefining blasting?
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📌 Blast Crew, Mpu Operators And Shotfirers (North Mackay)
🏢 Platinum Blasting Services
📍 North Mackay