Drill and Blast Crew - Olive Downs Complex

Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Our Drill & Blast Crew at Olive Downs is expanding - we are seeking experienced Shotfirers, MPU & Stemming Operators, Bench Hands & Driller Offsiders to join Thiess for Pembroke Resource’s project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex.

Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres South-east of Moranbah and commenced mining operations in mid-2023. Thiess has recently been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full-service mining operations, including mine planning overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (Autonomous), water management and rehabilitation as well as the construction of the mine infrastructure.

About The Roles

Working 7/7 dayshift with the possibility of night shift being introduced (additional night shift rate applies) and reporting through to the Drill & Blast Supervisors you will be responsible for the day to day functions of the relevant position.

About you

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A Valid QLD Shotfirer Licence and/or explosives clearance and Drivers’ Licence


• Current Standard 11


• Experience in your chosen field and the use of electronic initiation systems


• Demonstrated compliance with safety and a good knowledge of explosive regulations


• Operational experience in Mobile Processing Units/Stemming/Shotfirer and/or Bench Crew & Drills


• Ability to operate a loader, bobcat and stemming truck is desirable

What Thiess can do for you

• Even time (7/7) roster | 12.0hr Days and possible Nights


• Fully Funded flights from Brisbane to Moranbah and/or Mackay


• Permanent full-time positions


• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine


• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality


• Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing


• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local or DIDO)


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

Location: Moranbah, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024