Blast Operators- FIFO Various Sites

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Safety focus","Teamwork","Attention to detail","Continuous improvement","Compliance"]

Operate as a Blast Operator within Rio Tinto’s drill and blast teams across Pilbara mine sites, supporting productivity and operational targets. You’ll promote a safety-first culture, comply with blast plans, maintain explosive compound standards, and inspect equipment to ensure safe working order. The role also includes continuous improvement activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and performing sampling and stock-take tasks. Work to family-friendly FIFO rosters (8:6 or 8:6/7:7).

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
3 days ago

Blast Operators- FIFO Various Sites

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Job Summary

Operate as a Blast Operator within Rio Tinto’s drill and blast teams across Pilbara mine sites, supporting productivity and operational targets. You’ll promote a safety-first culture, comply with blast plans, maintain explosive compound standards, and inspect equipment to ensure safe working order. The role also includes continuous improvement activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and performing sampling and stock-take tasks. Work to family-friendly FIFO rosters (8:6 or 8:6/7:7).
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Foster and communicate a positive safety culture and promote safety awareness and compliance
  • •Support continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating, and implementing improvement opportunities
  • •Operate within the blast plan and maintain standards of explosive compounds
  • •Inspect equipment for correct working order and safety requirements
  • •Perform sampling duties and stock take magazines as required

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceEquitySalary Packaging

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to safety and prioritizing the wellbeing of yourself and your team
  • •Hold a valid Australian C Class manual driver’s license or higher
  • •Possess a Dangerous Good License
  • •Strong team mindset and ability to work safely and flexibly to meet business requirements
  • •MPU and small loader experience (preferred)
Experience:MiningDrill and blast
Skills:Safety focusTeamworkAttention to detailContinuous improvementCompliance
Licenses:Australian C Class manual driver’s licenseDangerous Good License

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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