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Shotfirer

Job no: 513594

Work type: Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location: Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Solomon, Chichester Hub, Perth

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Title: Shotfirer

Work location: Across multiple sites

Roster: 7D7N7R or 8D6R

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, these positions will also be required to provide sufficient quantity and quality of blasted stock for mining or processing.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with FMG values.
• Comply with Zero Harm principles daily
• Meet daily operational targets
• Perform all duties as directed by the Drill & Blast Supervisory Team
• Operating machinery in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensuring all associated equipment is maintained in a safe condition
• Ensuring Drill & Blast patterns are kept to a high standard
• Using techniques and procedures that improve performance and cost efficiencies

Qualifications and skills required:

• WA Class HR Driver's Licence
• Senior First Aid
• Dangerous good security clearance
• Current WA Shotfirer's Licence
• Mobile equipment operation in mining industry - desirable
• Communication/ interpersonal skills - two-way operation
• Knowledge of Mine Safety & Inspection and OHS Act/Regs
• Basic computer skills
• Time management skills