Shotfirer Assistant - Tarrawonga

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About the Role
 
This role is a key operational role within our Drill and Blast team based at Tarrawonga mine in the Gunnedah Region. Working in an operational capacity you will work as part of a team within the pit, completing all activities with a strong focus on safety.

This role will involve working a 12 hour shifts on an even time roster.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting shotfirers, drillers and MMU Operators as required
• Assist with the 'hands-on' delivery of explosive products down pre-drilled blast holes on bench
• Working in tight unison with your teammates to provide excellence in service to our valued customers
• Demonstrating and setting the example of our key company value's

What You’ll Bring

• Drill and Blast knowledge and experience is preferred or a keen interest to progress your career in this direction
• Ability to pass all required security checks to obtain a UHL
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding environments
• Must be willing to complete Surface shot firer competency
• Willingness and adherence to our STRIVE Values (Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence)

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full time permanent role with attractive wage and bonus structure
• Career and skills development to help our people reach their highest potential
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Referral scheme – refer a friend and receive $4k
• $1k Company shares allocation & access to Whitehaven Connects - retail discounts & more

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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