Introduction

Brunel is seeking skilled Blast Crew Operators for contract positions with a leading Iron Ore producer. This is an exciting chance to advance your career with one of Australia’s premier mining firms, offering competitive pay and a supportive site environment. The role features an 8/6 or 2/1 roster option, with real opportunities for temporary to permanent transition and career advancement onsite.

What are you going to do 

Working as part of a drill and blast team, you will be required to:

  • Prime and load blast holes
  • Mark up drill patterns
  • Support your team members to achieve the unit’s shared objectives.
  • Monitor and set up blast zones
  • QA/QC of blast holes - recording data to pass onto supervisors
  • Working alongside drillers and shot firers to complete ad-hoc tasks such as refueling LVs and other machinery and general maintenance activities.
  • Upholding safety regulations and protocol.

Essential skills and knowledge

We encourage you to apply if you have the following experience:

  • Previous Drill & Blast experience is essential
  • "C" class unrestricted manual license is essential
  • National Police Clearance (within 12 months)
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC) - or willing to obtain
  • Working at heights
  • Great attitude and team mindset is essential

What we offer 

Our client is one of the leading Iron-Ore producers for Australia, based in the Pilbara Region. They have a strong set of core values that they uphold in all areas of the company. They appreciate ingenuity, hard work, and enthusiasm from their team and in return, offer:

  • FIFO from Perth
  • 8:6 roster or 2/1 roster available - 12 hr. shifts
  • Superannuation paid on all hours
  • Genuine temp to perm opportunities if you display the right attitude and commitment
  • Career pathways to Blast Hole Driller or Shotfirer
  • Brunel Benefits – salary packaging inc. options for flights ex east coast, flexible payroll options, discountedGym & health membership, corporate travel benefits plus more