Blast Crew - Bench Hand at Glencore

Position Blast Crew - Bench Hand
Posted 2025 August 17
Expired 2025 September 16
Company Glencore
Location Darwin NT | AU
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Glencore for the position of Blast Crew - Bench Hand. If the Blast Crew - Bench Hand vacancy in Darwin NT matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Glencore for the position of Blast Crew - Bench Hand below matches your qualifications.

  • Attractive roster of 14/14 - day shift only
  • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Longevity, development opportunities, excellent culture

Bench Assistant | McArthur River Mine

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut operation. Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in essential commodities used for mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

Benefits:

  • 13% Superannuation
  • 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Roster
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing options for vehicles
  • Benefits program, including discounts with health insurance providers and online/in-store savings through Glencore Rewards

About the Role:

Assisting Shotfirers with coordinating and loading explosive for blasts. Ensuring safe practise and procedures are at the forefront of all duties carried out.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensure the safe, use, storage, security, transport, and handling of explosive in accordance with all statutory and company procedural requirements
  • Able to follow instructions from Shotifrers.
  • Carry out the loading of explosives and priming of blast holes.
  • Dipping of blast holes and recording of information accurately for engineers.
  • Delineation of active blast loading areas
  • Safe and efficient operation of duties
  • Carry out pre-starts on equipment
  • Conduct bulk product quality tests as required
  • Able to work unsupervised.
  • Operate ancillary equipment (stemming loader, etc)

  About You:

  • Experience in a production mining open pit environment in a similar position.
  • Comply & promote MRMs Core Values and Policies.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team.
  • Unwavering commitment to safety.
  • Ability to maintain focus when dealing with competing demands.
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills    
  • Support Shotfirer Competency (RIIBLA205D Store, Handle and Transport). (Advantageous)
  • Current Police Clearance.
  • Current Drives Licence.
  • Ability to work in extreme heat and physically demanding environments

At MRM, we are Territory First - we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.

Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

To learn more, contact us at *******@glencore.com.auNote: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.

Apply Now and shape the future with Glencore.

Job Info:

  • Company: Glencore
  • Position: Blast Crew - Bench Hand
  • Work Location: Darwin NT
  • Country: AU

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