Platinum Blasting Services is an established and growing blasting services company, providing a full range of products and services. Platinum has a vision to become the explosives company of choice.  We offer an alternative to the major providers for customers and employees looking for flexibility, innovation, differentiation and opportunity.We are looking for a reliable and capable Yard Assistant to provide support at the reload area of one of our mine operations. About the position:The position will provide support to the Shift Supervisor and blast crew by carrying out escorts of bulk deliveries and ensuring the efficient and safe storage and handling of our bulk products at the mine operation's reload yard. Our mine operations that the position will be based at is located close to Blackwater (within the southern Bowen Basin), with the role suited to a candidate living within the region. The roster for the position is anticipated to 5 days on / 2 days off. The role will be responsible for tasks that assist with:arranging delivery dockets, provider orders and stock-takesmaintaining clear, legible and accurate record keepingescorting trucks carrying bulk deliveries to the reload areathe safe operation of reload area equipmenthandling and segregating bulk dangerous goods in accordance with legislative, licensing, company and site protocolssecuring and isolating storage areashousekeeping and general hand duties within the reload areaAbout you:You will have prior experience in handling bulk goods in a storage facility or plant, a blasting reload area of a mine site and/or on a blast crew. Prior experience handling dangerous goods (bulk chemicals and/or explosive products) will be highly regarded. Ideally you will have the following current qualifications and attributes: High Risk Work Licence (Forklift);Standard 11 Induction (Statement of Attainment)Driver Licence (Heavy Vehicle preferred)RII qualifications relevant to blasting and the position (preferred) - such as Store, Handle and Transport Explosives and Operate Light VehicleBasic computing skills, including Microsoft Office applicationsAble to follow directions, work independently and be relied onAble to understand and ensure compliance with WHS&E and dangerous goods legislation and requirements Due to the nature of the position, you will also need to be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearances, including an explosives security clearance, police check and QLD coal industry medical. However, it will be your positive and professional attitude that you will bring to the team that will set you apart.If this sounds like you, apply today.Platinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer who seek to embrace inclusion and diversity.

Reload Yard Assistant (Blasting)

Platinum Blasting Services is an established and growing blasting services company, providing a full range of products and services. Platinum has a vision to become the explosives company of choice.  We offer an alternative to the major providers for customers and employees looking for flexibility, innovation, differentiation and opportunity.

We are looking for a reliable and capable Yard Assistant to provide support at the reload area of one of our mine operations. 

About the position:

The position will provide support to the Shift Supervisor and blast crew by carrying out escorts of bulk deliveries and ensuring the efficient and safe storage and handling of our bulk products at the mine operation's reload yard. 

Our mine operations that the position will be based at is located close to Blackwater (within the southern Bowen Basin), with the role suited to a candidate living within the region. The roster for the position is anticipated to 5 days on / 2 days off. 

The role will be responsible for tasks that assist with:

  • arranging delivery dockets, provider orders and stock-takes
  • maintaining clear, legible and accurate record keeping
  • escorting trucks carrying bulk deliveries to the reload area
  • the safe operation of reload area equipment
  • handling and segregating bulk dangerous goods in accordance with legislative, licensing, company and site protocols
  • securing and isolating storage areas
  • housekeeping and general hand duties within the reload area

About you:

You will have prior experience in handling bulk goods in a storage facility or plant, a blasting reload area of a mine site and/or on a blast crew. Prior experience handling dangerous goods (bulk chemicals and/or explosive products) will be highly regarded. 

Ideally you will have the following current qualifications and attributes: 

  • High Risk Work Licence (Forklift);
  • Standard 11 Induction (Statement of Attainment)
  • Driver Licence (Heavy Vehicle preferred)
  • RII qualifications relevant to blasting and the position (preferred) - such as Store, Handle and Transport Explosives and Operate Light Vehicle
  • Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Able to follow directions, work independently and be relied on
  • Able to understand and ensure compliance with WHS&E and dangerous goods legislation and requirements 

Due to the nature of the position, you will also need to be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearances, including an explosives security clearance, police check and QLD coal industry medical. 

However, it will be your positive and professional attitude that you will bring to the team that will set you apart.

If this sounds like you, apply today.

Platinum Blasting Services is an equal opportunity employer who seek to embrace inclusion and diversity.