Supervisor Drill and Blast

• REFERENCE:
  HR0230232
• CONTRACT:
  Full-time
• PRIMARY LOCATION:
  Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
• DATE POSTED:
  18 Dec 2013

• Opportunity to work at a state of the art mine site
• Excellent scope for career progression
• Attractive fly in fly out from Perth, Busselton or Derby with 2 weeks on and 1 week off roster

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth's natural resources.

Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. So our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Supervisor Drill & Blast, based at our iron ore operation, Yandicoogina, to maximise the profitability of the operation through optimal management of Drill and Blast Crew resources, whilst concurrently focusing on safety and quality. You will ensure the drilling and blasting operations are aligned to meet the planned targets.

Located 95km north-west of Newman, Yandicoogina offers a range of fly in fly out rosters. As Australia's largest producing iron ore mine, it generates more than 50 million tonnes of Hammersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines each year.

Working at Yandicoogina will give you the opportunity to work in a safe and supportive environment and develop your career significantly.

What the role entails

This position is a great opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual seeking a new challenge. Working on a fly in fly out roster (2 weeks on and 1 week off) and reporting to the Superintendent Development/Drill and Blast, you will be:

• Supervising the drilling and blasting operations and managing the safety of the team
• Coordinating hot seating activities for drills and blasting activities, including evacuation of pit
• Managing task assignment for the Drill & Blast Operators and coordinating with the Development Supervisors and Production Supervisors
• Ensuring that pattern clean ups are done, managing inspection of clean-up standards and coordinating meal breaks for the crew
• Managing work place inspections and coordinating with Drill & Blast Designers and Short Term Planners on daily and weekly requirements for the pit

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have:

• A High School Certificate or equivalent
• A Dangerous Goods Security card or the ability to obtain it
• Basic MS (Microsoft) Word and Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in heavy earth moving or mining operations with exposure to supervision
• A strong focus towards safety and safe work practices

A Heavy Rigid (HR) licence, Restricted Quarry Manager's certificate and Shot-firer's certificate along with a First Aid certificate will be desirable.  Experience of large and varied work force will be highly regarded.

Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

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