Operation Technicians
On Bench Operation Technicians required for a project in North Bowen Basin - even time roster and camp accommodation provided.
Summary about this job
Oil & Gas - Operations
Company: Orica
Location: Northern QLD
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-1115-3916
Fax: +61-3-7980-6134
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Operation Technicians. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Shotfirer Operators required to commence immediately.
- Favourable even time roster.
- Training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth
Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling.
Orica has a diverse workforce of around 11,500 employees and contractors, servicing customers across more than 100 countries. Our purpose is to make our customers successful, every day, all around the world. We take pride in operating safely, responsibly and sustainably. Together, these enable us to grow and create enduring value for our shareholders.
About the role
We are currently seeking applications for the roles of Operations Technicians. The Operations Technician will be multi skilled and work at our Collinsville site in the Bowen Basin on an even time roster. Camp accommodation will be provided for the duration of the working roster.
The Operations Technician will perform all tasks associated with managing on-bench blasting operations on this customer site.
The Operations Technician will provide the delivery of products and services to our customer and assist in providing a quality service of bulk explosives in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times. In addition, a requirement of the role will also be to operate all associated plant and equipment including an MMU in a safe and efficient manner.
What you will be doing
- Ensuring Orica's charter value of 'Safety is our Priority Always' is consistently and strictly adhered to.
- Operating all associated plant and equipment and managing individual shots with the utmost professionalism and skill for our important client.
- Ensure plant and equipment is in good order by regular inspection.
- Ensure compliance with operating procedures.
- Integrate customer demand with people, plant and raw materials.
- Assist manager with defining employee training needs.
- Maximise asset utilisation and availability.
- Ensure products are produced in accordance with the correct manufacturing procedures
What you bring
- 2+ years experience operating as a full shotfirer (essential)
- Experience in electronic blasting techniques.
- Exposure to operating Orica's MMU or other similar blast delivery vehicle.
- Participation in developing and implementing short term operational plans.
- Knowledge of explosive and storage regulations.
- Knowledge of blasting and blasting procedures.
- QLD Shotfirers Certificate and S1, S2, S3.
- Customer liaison, ability to act as Company Representative, ability to communicate effectively over the phone, face to face and in writing
What we offer
- The opportunities, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organisation;
- Career paths that are totally flexible allowing you to specialise or become a generalist;
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged;
- Training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth;
- Competitive salary packages.