Production Earthworks Operator

Description:

Title: Production Earthworks Operator
Requisition ID: 2944
Department: Operations
We are currently seeking an experienced shotfirer to assist with blast crew operations at Meandu Mine.
About Us
BUMA’s vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.
With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.
Meandu Mine
BUMA Australia provides a total mine service to Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu Mine to deliver coal to the adjacent Tarong power station. We are responsible for both managing and operating the mine.
Services provided include planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant. The project uses a combination of dragline and truck-and shovel operations. Meandu Mine currently has five working pits, with sufficient coal to fuel the stations until at least 2037.
Meandu is a residential mine nearby to the town of Nanango and within 50km of the thriving township of Kingaroy. As residential mine, camp accommodation is not provided.
About The Role
Our Meandu site team is currently seeking applications for a shotfirer to assist with blast crew operations. Reporting to the Dragline, Drill & Blasting & Earthworks Supervisor you will be required to achieve maximum efficiency while maintaining safety and company standards and complying with BUMA’s policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a sound understanding of the legislative and site SHMS requirement as they apply to the role.Maintain competencies/appointments, and licence (if necessary), to fulfil the role of Shotfirer at Meandu Mine.Oversee and control delivery, storage and use of explosives on site.Comply with Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to the use of Explosives.Only issue explosives related duties to people with required competencies and authorisations that can be verified.If an unacceptable level of risk is identified, take action necessary to rectify hazards, or prevent exposure.Notify the relevant Supervisor of known hazards and action taken to protect personnel.Withdraw personnel from areas of unacceptable risk.Participate in risk assessments and development/review of PHMP’s, SOP’s and Work Procedures as required.Maintain records in accordance with site standards.Conduct equipment and area inspections and record inspection results as required.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate operational experience as a Blast Crew member in a mining environment as well as:
Experience operating as a full shotfirer;Knowledge of explosive and storage regulations;Knowledge of blasting and blasting procedures;QLD Shotfirers Licence;Current HR licence (highly desirable);An impeccable safety record and commitment toward safety.
Working At BUMA
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Meandu you will have access to:
Lifestyle Roster, dayshift onlyAnnual salary increases Residential position allowing for extra time with familyDiscounts on health insurance, retail and fuel through BUMA Lab Employee Assistance Programme A diverse and supportive work environment
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All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.