Explosive Blaster Job Opening

Explosive Blaster

Orica

Opelika, Alabama

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Orica is the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunnelling. Orica has a diverse workforce of around 11,500 employees and contractors, servicing customers across more than 100 countries. Our purpose is to make our customers successful, every day, all around the world. We take pride in operating safely, responsibly and sustainably. Together, these enable us to grow and create enduring value for our shareholders.

Short Description

To assist in providing a quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times. Working closely with Bench Assistants and MMU Operators on site, managing all tasks associated with loading, tying and firing.

Long Description

Operations At all times ensuring the safety and protection of self, fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment, with the aim of delivering the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by client expectations by: 1. Complying with the requirements of the Orica Safety Charter, Operating procedures and standards. 2. Maintaining the Safety Culture by conducting all business activities with regard Orica’s Charter. 3. Reporting all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately 4. Be prepared to speak up and challenge all and any unsafe working methods or practices by anyone 5. Participating in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings 6. Undertake all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements 7. Maintaining all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role 8. Ensuring all emergency equipment and First Aid kits are complete 9. Assisting in the management of Audit actions 10. Ensuring minimum damage to the environment through waste minimisation and control 11. Ensure raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled and stored according to requirements of the SDS. 12. Maintaining required House Keeping standards 13. Maintaining the culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction 14. Notifying Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance 15. Assisting the client in achieving targets and maintaining production 16. Maintaining professional relationships within Orica and with customers 17. Perform other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor

Competencies

(Core Behavioural) Collaborates

(Core Behavioural) Situational adaptability

(Core Behavioural) Customer focus

(Core Behavioural) Self-development

(Core Behavioural) Courage

(Core Behavioural) Develops talent

(Core Behavioural) Plans and aligns

(Core Behavioural) Decision quality

(Core Behavioural) Cultivates innovation

(Core Behavioural) Action oriented

(Core Behavioural) Ensures accountability

(Core Behavioural) Drives vision and purpose

Certifications

Shotfirers Licence

Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Magazine Keeper

Clearance Authority

S1, S2, S3 (Site Safety Supervisor)

Lock Out / Tag Out Compliance

Change Management/Alteration Authority Compliance

Permit to Work Compliance

SSAN Licence

Education

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements

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The opportunities, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organisation; - Career paths that are totally flexible allowing you to specialise or become a generalist; - A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged; - Training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth; - Competitive salary packages