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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout the RoleWe are looking for Blast Operators and Shotfirers to join our Drill and Blast teams across various Pilbara mine sites, helping to drive productivity and achieve operational targets. These roles are an excellent opportunity for teamoriented and motivated individuals who thrive in a supportive and safetydriven environment.Flyin, Flyout (FIFO) opportunities are available from Perth, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton, and Broome to ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience.At Rio Tinto, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a work environment that supports your lifestylebecause we believe in helping you achieve the right balance for yourself and your family. With our scale and commitment to development, there are endless opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority every shift. We only do the work if it''s safe to do so, and we invest in providing you with the best tools, technology, and support to get the job done right.What You''ll BringCommitment to safetyprioritizing the wellbeing of yourself and your team.A valid Australian C Class manual driver''s licence or higher.A strong team mindset, with the ability to work safely and flexibly to meet business requirements.ShotfirersValid Shotfirer''s Ticket (mandatory).Ability to lead and coordinate a blast crew, ensuring safe and efficient blasting operations.Experience working with electronic detonators.Strong focus on housekeeping and compliance within magazines, magazine compounds, explosive vehicles, and work areas.Blast CrewPrevious blast crew experience.Experience priming and loading holes.Strong attention to detail in daily stocktake of explosive products.What We OfferRecognition for your contribution, thinking, and hard work.A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.Permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.Fly direct to site from Albany on lifestylefriendly 8dayson6daysoff, 7nightson7off rosters.Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus.Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.Attractive share ownership plan.Companyprovided insurance cover.Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support.Leave for all of life''s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave).Paid parental leave: all parents can take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrivesat a time that suits them.Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcomethey are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.Indigenous SupportSpecialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment.Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for operators and tradespersons and entrylevel operational rolesdesigned to create longterm sustainable careers and growth into leadership or technical pathways.Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure development of Indigenous leaders.Company OverviewRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needsstriving for innovation and continuous improvement to provide lowemission, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable products.Working LocationIn the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world''s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industryleading margins. The iron ore business is the world''s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr