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We hold more than 30 years in mining, resources, and civil recruitment, helping skilled workers find roles where they can thrive. We don’t just fill jobs, we build careers, connect you with the right opportunities, and back local employment across Western Australia.
Our client, based in Collie, is currently looking for Shotfirers, preferrably with Production Operator experience, to ensure their production outcomes are achieved in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
You will be working for HSS on a Permanent Fixed Term Contract through to June 30 2026.
Duties include:
checking blasing areas to ensure safety requirements being met
establishing exclusion zones in and around the blast area
connecting and testing / inspecting blast curcuit
fire charges
inspecting blasting area to ensure all explosives have detonated
adhere to company policies, procedures and applicable legislation
willingness to operate machinery where required (see below)
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum 2 years demonstrated open cut mine site experience in Drill & Blast crew
WA Shotfirers License essential
Valid WA “C” class Driver’s Licence essential
WA Dangerous Goods essential
Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence desirable
Certificate III in Surface Extraction desirable
Physically fit and willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen
Roster/Pay Rate
Drive in/drive out daily – must have accommodation and live within commuting distance to site
4 days on 4 days off (approx. 36 hours per week with overtime available
$61.04 per hour flat rate on all hours
Plus 12% Super Guarantee and Coal Long Service Leave 2.75% on ordinary hours
6 weeks annual leave (prorated)
10 days personal leave (prorated)
Production Experience
Machinery Operated (or equivalent):
Dozers Caterpillar D10 & D11; Liebherr 776
Excavators Liebherr 996 Face Shovel & Backhoe
Other Equipment on site (desirable)
Dump Trucks Komatsu 830E, 730E & 630E; Caterpillar 777
Water Carts Komatsu 630; Caterpillar 793
Graders Caterpillar 16H & 16M
Loaders Komatsu 1200 Front End Loader
To apply for this role, please click apply to this add. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes your work history and contactable referees who have supervised your experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss your background and to invite you to complete the HSS registration and interview process.
Only applicants with Australian Working Rights and living in Australia within the 40k fatigue zone, will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.
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