Shotfirer

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D6X FIFO ex Perth or DIDO ex Port Hedland

We are currently seeking an experienced Shotfirer to join our Drill and Blast team at Iron Bridge. Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, you will be required to provide sufficient quantity and quality of blasted stock for mining or processing and, ensure all drill and blast activities are conducted in a safe and cost-efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote rigorous compliance to Zero Harm principles on a daily basis ensuring that all works completed are risk assessed and hazards mitigated whilst being adequately controlled
• Operation of machinery in a safe and efficient manner ensuring all associated equipment is maintained to a high standard
• Ensuring a high standard of all blast patterns
• Explosive Magazine compliance
• Leading/ Delegating on bench blast team
• Completing daily explosive usage forms
• Post Blast reporting

Qualifications and Experience

• Dangerous Goods Security Clearance
• Current WA Shotfirer's Licence
• Proven experience within the mining industry; mobile equipment operation experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of:
  • Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act/Regulations
  • Australian standards AS-2187.1, AS-2187.2
  • Dangerous Goods Safety Act and Dangerous Goods Safety (SSAN) and (Explosives) Regulations
• Dyno Digishot electronic blasting system desired  
• Nonel Experience
• Experience with loading and firing 30m presplits

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.