Blast Supervisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people (PKKP), located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 90 kilometres west of Tom Price.

Roster:  8D6X FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue are currently seeking an experienced Blast Supervisor to join our Eliwana team.  Reporting to the Drill & Blast Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day blast activities and personnel, in order to ensure mine safety and production targets are achieved in an efficient manner.   

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement blast plans to optimise ore extraction, ensuring alignment with production schedules and goals.
• Ensure all blasting activities comply with safety regulations and Fortescue policies, conducting regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Lead and supervise the blast team, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
• Ensure blast patterns are kept to a high standard and all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition.
• Drive blasting techniques and procedures that promotes zero harm and improves performance and cost efficiencies

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years proven leadership experience with a strong safety focus
• Schedule 26 Statutory legislation exam and risk management units of competency completed or in process
• Experience with both Nonel and Electronic firing and Blast Controlling essential
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor personnel
• Shotfirer ticket, Dangerous Goods Security Card - storage, transport and handling of explosives experience
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.