Supervisor Blast
Core
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of blast operators to ensure safety, cost efficiency, and production targets in surface blasting operations.
Role type
Senior IC surface blasting supervisor
Builds
Safe and efficient blasting activities for iron ore mining operations
Domain
Mining (Iron Ore) / Explosives Engineering
Required skills
Surface blasting operations leadership, HSE system contribution, QA/QC for sensitive blasts, continuous improvement project management, statutory compliance knowledge, team coaching and development
Preferred skills
Influence and collaboration, proactive safety culture driving
Technologies
DGSC National dangerous goods security license, WA WHS Statutory Supervisor Certification
Responsibilities
Motivate and coach team members to promote safety awareness and safe work practices; Coordinate blasting activities on site with peers across multiple disciplines; Conduct daily inspections of work areas and regular on-the-job interactions; Oversee QA/QC for sensitive blasts considering heritage, environment, and infrastructure; Identify and participate in cost-saving and production efficiency projects; Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibility