At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery safely and efficiently to deliver explosives for blasting.
- Company: Join Dyno Nobel, a leader in commercial explosives with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid parental leave, mental health support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities across multiple Bowen Basin sites.
- Why this job: Kickstart your mining career with strong work-life balance and growth potential.
- Qualifications: HR Driver’s License and commitment to a safe, inclusive culture required.
The predicted salary is between 93600 - 139360 $ per year.
Opportunities at North Bowen Basin Sites DIDO Camp | 7:7 Roster – Strong Work-Life Balance.
Dyno Nobel's vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high-performing teams on the ground. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of MPU experience, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
The Role
Reporting to the Area Operations Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to operate an Open Cut MPU in a safe and efficient manner to provide a quality product for blasting at the site. The MPU Operator will be responsible for the delivery of emulsion-based explosives in alignment with the services supplied on site. With a strong commitment to upskilling and progressing your career throughout the company, you'll be on the fast track to success.
We’re hiring across multiple sites in the North Bowen Basin, with opportunities for:
- Entry-level operators looking to break into mining (starting from $93,600)
- Experienced MPU Operators ready to step into high-performing crews (up to $139,360)
You’ll work a 7:7 roster (DIDO) with a strong focus on safety, team culture, and career progression. Nightshift may be required depending on site requirements.
Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient machinery operation of a MPU for the purpose of manufacturing explosives.
- Delivery of emulsion-based explosives in alignment with the contracted services supplied on site.
- Basic maintenance on all on-site equipment.
- Completion of all required paperwork.
What you will bring
- Operational experience as a qualified MPU Operator or demonstrated equipment operation experience on an active blast bench.
- Commitment to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture.
- Qld HR Driver’s License (Essential).
- Open or B Condition Standard 11.
- Qld Security Clearance Card.
- Forklift (HRWL) Licence (desirable).
- Excellent communication skills, supportive team member with a positive proactive attitude and flexibility to work across varying sites.
- Good computer literacy, and aptitude to learn and use site-specific software.
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our explosive team.
Benefits to you
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer.
- Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months.
- Salary packaging options.
- Confidential employee assistance program.
- Mental Health and Well-being program.
- Options to purchase leave (where eligible).
- Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews.
- Stability - Recent 5 year contract renewal.
The Site
The Bowen Basin, boasting Australia's largest coal reserves, is currently home to more than 40 operational coal mines, along with two gold mines and active gas fields.
About Us
Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.
Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At Dyno, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities.
What our employees say
Everyone has been very helpful and welcoming, really enjoying the training making sure we are confident before doing anything on our own.
About our process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face-to-face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates.
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