Multiple Permanent Roles Across multiple sites within the Bowen or Galilee BasinFlexible Travel Options DIDO/BIBO or FIFO from Rockhampton or TownsvilleEven Time Roster Enjoy a 7:7 roster that supports your work-life balanceGuaranteed Annual Pay Increases Your loyalty and experience will be recognisedRetention Bonuses Be rewarded for your long-term commitmentLong Service Leave Paid leave after 7 years of serviceCareer Development Access internal training, upskilling and real career progressionIndustry-Leading Technology Learn from the best and work with the latest equipmentSupportive Culture Be part of a team that values safety, performance, and mateshipThe Role:We are on the lookout forexperienced, lively, vibrant and eagerBlast Crewto join our growing Platinum family, with permanent fulltime positions available within the Bowen basin.Reporting to the Site Supervisor, these positions will be offered on a 7:7 even time roster.Your key responsibilities include:Dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tie-in of blast patterns to achieve daily loading and blasting objectives safely and efficientlyEnsure the safe, use, storage, security, transport and handling of explosives in accordance with all statutory and company procedural requirementsOperate ancillary equipment (stemming loader, etc)Work together with the entire blast team to meet daily operational targetsYou will have:Previous Blast Crew or Bench Hand equivalent experienceStandard 11QLD Explosives Security Clearance Card OR ability to obtain oneExperience in an open-cut mining environmentRIIBLA201E Support Shotfiring Operations (desirable)A can-do attitude and excellent communication skillsFit, healthy, and ready to do the hard yardsThe ability to pass a pre-employment checks inclusive of medicals and national background checksWhile we ideally hope you can check most of the boxes below, we understand that not everyone meets every requirement, so we encourage everyone to apply.Who is Platinum Blasting Services:We''ve grown to become one of the leading blasting providers in the Australian mining industry, and we''re not stopping there. Our journey of growth continues because of our unwavering focus on making mining easier for our clients.Our vision isnt to be the largest; its to be the most recommended provider. Whether those recommendations come from our clients, colleagues, suppliers, or investors, each one serves as validation that were doing things right.We dont stop pushing for better service; its a never-ending journey to continuously elevate and rewrite what excellence means.Fostering Diversity, Equity & InclusionPlatinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees.We celebrate our unique qualities and treat everyone with warmth and respect. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.If youre passionate about making a difference and working in a culture that embraces differences, we invite you to apply and join us in making mining better.Please note:All candidates must hold the right to be able to live and work permanently in Australia.27 June 2025Rockhampton Queensland, AustraliaFull TimeResources & EnergyMining - Drill & Blast #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Blast Crew