Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Trades & Labour
Salary
$51.00 - $59.00 Hourly
Posted
03-Oct-2025
Work type
Contract
Contact
Sanga Mulenga
Reference
177365


Are you an available and experienced Shotfirer looking for your next big opportunity? Chandler Macleod is working with a Tier 1 mining operator assisting in their search for a skilled and safety-focused Shotfirer. This opportunity is offered for an immediate start until 31 January 2026. This is a FIFO position offered on an   8:6: 7:7 (Days and Nights) roster Ex Perth or Busselton.

Who are we?

Chandler Macleod is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, offering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services to clients across various industries: #wegetpeople 

About the role
As a Shotfirer, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient blasting operations by:

  • Safely conducting blasting operations in accordance with site procedures and regulatory standards
  • Handling explosives and initiating blasts with precision and care
  • Conducting pre-blast inspections and post-blast assessments
  • Collaborating with drill and blast teams to ensure efficient production
  • Maintaining accurate records and compliance with all safety protocols
  • Ensuring housekeeping of magazines, magazine compounds, explosive vehicles and work areas are kept to high levels
About You
  • Current Shotfirer Licence/Authorisation
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
  • Valid Manual Driver’s Licence – C class
  • Experience with operating MPU – stem trucks is a bonus
  • HR licence is a bonus
  • Experience with Dyno Nobel firing systems is a bonus
  • Previous experience in open-cut mining operations
  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work safely, collaboratively, and independently
  • Full Australian working rights required

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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