Supervisor Blast

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Safety leadership","Coaching","Interpersonal skills","Organisational skills","Influence and collaboration"]

Lead and coordinate blasting activities with a focus on safety, cost, and production performance. Manage, mentor, and coach a team of blast operators while modelling positive behaviours and driving a safe working culture. Ensure site activities comply with statutory regulations and Rio Tinto standards, contribute to HSE improvements, oversee QA/QC for sensitive blasts, and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Supervisor Blast

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate blasting activities with a focus on safety, cost, and production performance. Manage, mentor, and coach a team of blast operators while modelling positive behaviours and driving a safe working culture. Ensure site activities comply with statutory regulations and Rio Tinto standards, contribute to HSE improvements, oversee QA/QC for sensitive blasts, and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of blast operators to promote safe work practices and safety awareness.
  • •Supervise and coordinate blasting activities on site in collaboration with peers to deliver the mine plan.
  • •Ensure mining activities comply with relevant statutory regulations and Rio Tinto standards and policies.
  • •Contribute to the HSE system to increase awareness and support an injury-free, environmentally responsible workplace.
  • •Oversee QA/QC for sensitive blasts and identify continuous improvement opportunities related to cost saving and production efficiency.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRelocationEquityPaid ParentalCompany Housing

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, with a proactive approach to driving a safe working culture.
  • •Leadership experience with surface blasting operations.
  • •DGSC National dangerous goods security license.
  • •WA WHS Statutory Supervisor Certification.
  • •Hold a current "C Class" WA Manual Driver’s License.
Skills:Safety leadershipCoachingInterpersonal skillsOrganisational skillsInfluence and collaboration
Licenses:C Class WA Manual Driver’s License
Certifications:DGSC National dangerous goods security licenseWA WHS Statutory Supervisor Certification

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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