At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the blast team and ensure safe, efficient operations in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: HVO, a leading open cut mining operation in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
- Benefits: Enjoy five weeks annual leave, competitive salary, and health & wellness programs.
- Other info: Experience a great lifestyle in the Hunter Valley with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Qualifications: Must have NSW Security Clearance and Shot firing Blasting Explosives Users Licence.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Company Overview
As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities.
The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment.
To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded.
The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.
HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Job Description
Reporting to the Supervising Shotfirer, you will be responsible for fundamentally contributing to the success of the blast team on site.
About The Role
- Ensuring Day to day field operations, including targets are met
- A safe and healthy workplace for all employees is maintained
- Community and Environmental compliance objectives are adhered to
- Transport and Delivery of dangerous goods is safely conducted
- Housekeeping in magazines, magazine compound, explosive vehicles and work areas are kept to high levels
- Roster and Location
- Lifestyle roster, day shift only
- Based on site at HVO (off Lemington Road)
About You
- A current NSW Security Clearance (UHL) and Shot firing Blasting Explosives Users Licence (EUL) for Open Cut Coal Mining
- Experience in Shot firing operations using electronic and Nonel initiation systems
- Experience in stock management and bulk material loading
- Collaborative communication skills
- Ability to work in a fluid/dynamic environment as part of an adaptive team
- Self-driven and able to work autonomously in the field
Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.
- Employee Benefits
- minimum five weeks annual leave
- market competitive salary
- a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
- structured training and development to support you progress your career
- education assistance
- a generous incentive program
- health and wellness reimbursement program
- paid parental leave
- salary sacrificing options
- private health insurance subsidies
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?
- Applications Close 6 October 2026
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