Wireless Blast Technician

at  Orica

A great candidate for a wireless blasting technician could include:

• Engineers looking to specialise in blasting, technology and automation;
• Underground Shotfirers or Charge-up Operators who are looking to advance their career in a technical and technology focused direction;
• Underground Communications Technicians looking for a new challenge;
• Ex-military personnel looking to commence a new career in Underground mining and blasting

ABOUT THE ROLE

Orica has developed the world’s first wireless blasting technology, WebGen™, and we are recruiting a Wireless Blasting Technician.
The role will be based in Regional New South Wales, but also supporting multiple customers of in the region.
Transport, accommodation and meals are provided by Orica on an 8 on 6 off roster, drive in drive out, company provided vehicle/ roster for a candidate that resides in NSW.
As a Wireless Blasting Technician, you will be the face of our company and play an important role in bringing this technology to life on our customer sites. The role is hands-on and will support site level projects, provide expert advice, product stewardship and training to our customers.
We don’t need you to know everything about WebGen™ right away; we will train you. We just need you to share the same enthusiasm and drive to make our customers successful as we do!

A great candidate for a wireless blasting technician could include:

• Engineers looking to specialise in blasting, technology and automation;
• Underground Shotfirers or Charge-up Operators who are looking to advance their career in a technical and technology focused direction;
• Underground Communications Technicians looking for a new challenge;
• Ex-military personnel looking to commence a new career in Underground mining and blasting.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Key site delivery role in our WebGen™ blasting projects and trials on our Customer sites;
• Providing product stewardship support to our Customer stakeholders on site;
• Working within the Orica Technical Services Team to deliver high quality blast results and value to our Customers’ operation;
• Partnering and developing true longstanding relationships with our trusted Customers;
• Delivering appropriate safety initiatives which align with Orica’s and our Customer values.