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Underground MPU Operator - 12 month fixed term

Dyno Nobel
Perth, WA
A$12 p/h
Mining, Resources & Energy → Mining - Drill & Blast
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


$127,500.00 to $143,202 base + Super + Benefits - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Charge Up your career - FIFO from Perth – 8:6 – Work Life Balance ⛏️

World Leading Technology – Delta∆E differential energy bulk products, Electronic Detonators, DigiShot®Plus.4G 💥

At Dyno our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.

The Role

As part of our underground operations team, you'll be responsible for operating UG MPU vehicles to ensure the delivery of top-quality products for blasting purposes at the site. Your responsibilities will include preparing for the charging of explosives into blast holes, which encompasses tasks such as prepping and loading of blast holes, setting up necessary equipment, handling explosives, priming, and stemming. 🧨 We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have substantial experience in underground charge-up operations, including both development and production blasting.

Conduct pre-start checks and weekly inspections of assets

Assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting

Support explosive-related activities

Share valuable knowledge with clients and crews

Build strong customer relationships

Uphold a high level of professionalism

What you’ll bring

You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture

Ability to work nightshift

Solid experience in underground charge-up – development and production blasting

HR licence -Manual Synchromesh

National Police Clearance

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence

Forklift Licence

RIIHAN301E- Operate Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

RIIWHS204E- Work Safety at heights

Benefits to you

We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance

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 annual leave

Various corporate discount programs

Workplace giving charitable scheme

Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews

Salary Sacrificing Options, including car lease options, FIFO airport parking

About Us

In a state with a lot of opportunity, what sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to excellence, a supportive work culture, and a shared passion for innovation that truly distinguishes us from the rest.

At Dyno we're not just a company; we're a community of amazing individuals who share a common vision, passion, and dedication. We believe that our team is the heart and soul of our success, and we're excited to extend an invitation to more incredible talents to join us on this exciting journey.

Our extraordinary employees are the driving strength behind our innovations, creativity, and accomplishments. They bring their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives to the table, making our workplace an inclusive, vibrant, and dynamic environment.

If you're looking to be a part of a team that values collaboration, celebrates diversity, and encourages growth, then look no further. We're on the lookout for more remarkable individuals to join our ranks.

Dyno Nobel

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.

With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At IPL, 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. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.

What our employee’s say

“When you said they are a good bunch of people WOW you are correct. I have never felt more welcome at a new job than here with the Dyno team”

“Thank you for the warm welcome! I am looking forward to beginning my new journey with the Dyno Nobel Team! Also, thank you for your professionalism, support and clear communication throughout this process, I have really appreciated this”.

“It’s going great! The team is easy going, love the supervisors here, they’re awesome. The job is good, camps awesome, people are nice and the roster, it’s a dream ”

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. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected]. Please note that this email is for enquiries only, we can’t accept resumes via email. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the job posting.

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About Dyno Nobel

Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy
501-1000 employees

A global leader in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation.

We're driving new ways of thinking to create and invest in solutions that help our customers overcome their biggest challenges.

We develop practical and reliable solutions anticipating the future, to exceed our customer expectations

We are global experts in explosives, cultivating and applying industry knowledge, to create value for our customers

We are a reliable, collaborative partner, committed to achieving the best possible results for our customers.

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