About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

To create, support & lead a harmonious team and to deliver in a safe, efficient and environmentally conscious manner, a quality service for the manufacture and distribution of Bulk explosives to Orica customers. To recognise and report opportunities to grow or develop business relationships at the customer sites.

The Gibraltar site is a DTH bulk operation (with blasting support) at an Open Cut metals mine and the MMU operator shifts 7 day on/ 7 day off, 12 hours per day rotation. The Business requires planned and controlled SHEC and operational practices, to ensure effective management in often difficult conditions.

The Plant MCU/MMU operator has day-to-day responsibilities for the production delivery of Bulk Emulsion, general plant and truck maintenance.

We will provide transportation from Williams Lake and Quesnel to the Gibraltar work site.

What you will bring

• Ability to work unsupervised and to ensure safe operation with uninterrupted production.
• People and good communication skills
• Understands Company's SH&E Policy and standards.
• Understands and maintains business quality system.
• Understands company HR policies eg. Harassment, equal opportunity.
• Ability to clearly communicate and motivate oneself.
• Understands customer needs.

Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude essential
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Concern for Standards
• Initiative
• Conceptual Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Basic mathematics

Your qualifications

• Exposure to the mining and service environment a benefit.
• At least 2 years industry experience desirable.
• Minimum Class 3 drivers license.
• Clean drivers abstract

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Productive without compromising quality
• Highly reliable and motivated to excel

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.