Technician - Blasting

South Townsville, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

About OricaAt Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 15,000 across the world.It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the roleOrica has developed the world's first through the earth wireless blasting technology, WebGen™, and we currently have vacancies for Blasting Technicians to implement and unlock value for our customers in the North-East Metals Region (Queensland, Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands - Open Cut and Underground).In this role, you'll be working on an 8-on-6 roster. Ideally, we're looking to hire out of Townsville, Brisbane, or Cairns - but we're flexible for the right person. In this role, you'll be the face of our company, helping bring our tech to life at customer sites.The role is hands-on and you will be accountable for managing the safe, effective and reliable implementation of all elements of a WebGen™ Service. We don't need you to know everything about WebGen™ right away; we will train you. We just need you to share the same enthusiasm and drive to make our customers successful as we do!What you will be doingThis is a key site delivery role in our WebGen™ blasting services;

Providing product stewardship support to our customer stakeholders on site;
Working within the Orica technical services team to deliver high quality blast results and value to the customers operation;
Partnering with, and developing true longstanding relationships with our trusted customers;
Delivering appropriate safety initiatives which align with Orica's and our Customer values.

What you will bringAs a key part of this specialist team, you will be able to show us that you are determined and passionate. You will have a positive and team-focused attitude with plenty of resilience for overcoming challenges.

A current and up to date shotfiring license;
Experience using Orica's EBS systems is an advantage but not mandatory;
A genuine enthusiasm to deliver an innovative technology to our customers;
Strong communication skills and an ability to quickly pick-up and master new systems and technologies;
A problem-solving mind set, new technology can bring unique challenges, a calm approach facing high tension scenarios will drive success;
Process driven and procedurally disciplined.

What we offerAs part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.We respect and value allOrica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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