Drill & Blast Coordinator
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Eliwana - Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.
Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth
Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, our Eliwana operation is seeking a suitably qualified, highly experienced Drill & Blast Coordinator. This position will be responsible for the coordination of equipment and people to meet or exceed drill and blast plans in a safe and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
- Provide visible safety leadership by demonstrating safe behaviours all the time and displaying Fortescue values
- Update safe work instructions to ensure efficient operating practises
- Provide and maintain safe systems of work in drill and blast operational areas
- Ensure that handling and storage of explosives and blasting activities are complied to WA Dangerous Goods Safety Act and Fortescue Explosive and Blast Management Plans
- Proactively participate in Occupational Health and Safety activities and consultation processes across Drill & Blast Operations
Production
- Provide input into mine planning processes to ensure drill and blast plans are achievable and allow for efficient drill and blast operations.
- Communicate with Mine Control, Drill and Blast Engineers, Quarry Managers, and Mining Superintendents/Supervisors to execute the daily drill & blast plans
- Manage effective utilisation of the Drill and Blast Fleet
- Provide input to operations planning to maximise output and ore recovery at lowest cost over life of mine.
- Manage and Lead improvement projects within the drill and blast team
People
- Coach Drill & Blast Supervisors and Leading Hands to ensure that plan conformance and targets are achieved
- Display Fortescue Values all the time by leading team members by example
- Compliance with Fortescue Code of Conduct behaviours
- Communication with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome
Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience in a Drill and Blast Supervisor or Senior Drill and Blast Engineer role at a large-scale mining operation that utilises a drill fleet of mixed size and capabilities
- Exposure to Fleet Management systems (Epiroc Surface Manager, Fortex, Minestar or similar)
- Substantial exposure to drill and blast cavity management process
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- WA Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency desirable but not essential
- Substantial knowledge of WA Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulation
- Working experience of SAP, BMS- or similar data and reporting systems
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Our Commitment
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