Blast Technician

Blast Technician

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here. 

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have an enticing Blast Technician position awaiting you at the iconic KCGM Superpit that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, your journey begins in a dynamic work environment with the Drill & Blast team at our Open Pit Mine on a family friendly Kalgoorlie-based residential  7:7 roster, 12-hour day shifts with occasional night shifts, depending on the business requirement and mine cycle.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Carrying out Open Pit charging and blasting activities safely, and in accordance with the blast plan.
• Accounting for all explosives used and participate in magazine and shot reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and standard operating procedures in relation to designing, charging and firing of Open Pit blasts, includes being a registered on-site Shotfirer and Magazine Keeper.
• Completing a large variety of physical tasks, quality control and use of different blasting techniques.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Essential

Minimum one year experience on a blast crew in an Open Pit environment. Current West Australian Dangerous Goods Security Card. Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Manual Drivers Licence. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Must reside in the Goldfields region or willing to relocate.

Preferred

Completion of Year Twelve (12) Secondary Education. Senior First Aid Certificate. Current Unencumbered Western Australian 'MR’ class Drivers Licence. National Police Clearance less than 12 Months. Current Working at Heights Certificate within two (2) years of age

Passion for Growth:

A strong desire to be an integral part of a team demonstrating strong attention to detail and problem solving attributes while contributing to Northern Star's dynamic work environment

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!