Blast Technician

at  Pilbara Minerals

Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX lithium company and a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. The Company owns 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operations, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, its operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.
We are a Company that is going places and is exciting, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and leadership
Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium materials which are the heart of the world’s ambition towards net zero.
The future is lithium. The future is bright. Make lithium your future.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.
If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pilbaraminerals.com.a

• Assist shotfirers in on bench activities, Blasthole QA/QC, Delineate, Priming, Loading, Stemming, off-siding MMU’s and tie-in as directed.
• Check drilling activities are completed correctly and identify issues of poor-quality drilling early to ensure redrills are completed.
• Perform blast guard duties just prior to blasting activity to ensure the safety of all personnel, and that they are removed from the area.
• Ensure Blast IQ is utilised to minimise delay in blasting and maintaining quality records.
• Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations.
• Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed.
• Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices.
• Report all observed safety incidents and hazards.
• Complete Take-5’s before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change.
• Perform all tasks in a professional and diligent manner and always treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.
• Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards