
Drill & Blast Supervisor
- Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Effective utilisation of personnel and equipment to meet production plans and targets.
- Communicate drill and blast requirements at pre-start meetings.
- Coordinate work-crew responsibilities ensuring employees are aware of changes and are competent to carry out tasks.
- Ensure all employees understand and comply with Health, Safety and Environmental working procedures.
- Provide technical advice/ expertise on Drill and Blast operations and deliver training and guidance to personnel as required.
- Carry out blast notifications and clearances.
- Monitor shift performance to ensure drill and blast targets are met and take appropriate action to maintain targets.
- Report any significant deviation from the drilling and blasting plans to the Project Manager in writing on the shift report.
- Ensure the transport of blasting materials is in accordance with statutory regulations in a purpose designed vehicle.
- Carry out accident/incident investigations as required.
- Liaise with the Workshop Manager to plan scheduled maintenance activities.
- Undertake scheduled audits and inspections of magazine and facility.
- Build effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
- Unrestricted shotfirers ticket.
- A demonstrated track record of fostering safety in the workplace.
- Proven experience as a Drill & Blast Supervisor, leading and mentoring teams effectively to drive performance outcomes.
- Extensive experience in open pit mining within a Nickel, Copper, Gold, Lithium or Iron ore background highly regarded.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must, allowing you to build relationships across the team and departments.
- Permanent full-time positions
- Full camp facilities provided
- Thiess' commitment to training & development
- Salary sacrifice options - Flights & novated leasing
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
- Referral bonus program