Drill and Blast Operators - Perth, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Drill & Blast Operators

Be part of a group that is safety driven with friendly teams where everyone is welcome
Permanent employment which includes competitive pay, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits
Find your ideal lifestyle in 2023 with family friendly 8:6 or 8:6/7:7 rosters
Fly in; Fly out opportunities from Perth, Busselton, Geraldton, Albany, Broome

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for Drill Operators, Blast Operators, Shotfirers and MPU Operators to join our Drill and Blast teams across various Pilbara mine sites to ensure targets and optimum productivity is achieved.

These roles are a great opportunity for motivated and team driven individuals.

These roles are for applicants residing in Western Australia or interstate applicants willing to relocate. Rio Tinto offers fly in and fly out options from Perth, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton and Broome.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority.

We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
An Australian C Class manual drivers' license or higher
Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements
Drill Operators with experience in the below
Large scale open pit environment
D65, Pit Viper 271, Sandvik, Cubex and DML Drill Rigs
Shotfirers
Ability to effectively coordinate a team of blast crew to carry out blasting operations safely and efficiently
Experience with electronic detonators
Able to maintain a high standard of housekeeping in relation to magazines, magazine compounds, explosive vehicles, and work areas
Blast Crew & MPU Operators
Experience in operating a stemming truck, priming and loading holes
Operating MPU both ANFO and Pumpable products
Manage daily stocktake of explosive products

What we offer

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & 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)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.

We operatein 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical mineralsand other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people,communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 yearsand operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Ourpurpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs -striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials withlow emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.

But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships tosolve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure - all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world's leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Every Voice Matters
We 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 welcome - they 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.