Driver / Operator - Plant (Blackie, Ab)

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
The Operator (Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO) undertakes the processes/system associated with Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO production to the extent of their skill and competence. The Operator operates the manufacturing facilities safely, efficiently, and effectively to address production and distribution requirements. Provides a quality service in the manufacture of Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO to our customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
What you will be doing
Maintaining safe working practices to ensure no injury to self or others

• Wearing all PPE as required for specific tasks
• Promptly reporting all unsafe working conditions and accidents to Supervisor
• Ensuring all emergency equipment and First Aid kits are complete.
• Carrying out housekeeping tasks as instructed by supervisor
• Ensuring minimum damage to the environment through waste minimization and control
• Ensure equipment and plant is in good order by regular inspection
• Active participation in Safety Meetings, Toolbox Talks and in Mining Services safety program

Equipment operation and maintenance

• Maintaining vehicles in clean and presentable condition
• Manufacturing plant and delivery vehicles/tankers are maintained according to schedule
• Perform QC testing on incoming raw materials and product being dispatched to customers
• Accurate provision of delivery dockets to customers
• Product delivered to customers and Orica Depots to meet demand schedule

Material Requirements and Storage

• Ensure correct accreditation signage is displayed
• Ensure all raw materials are correctly labelled

Quality Control

• Ensure equipment is maintained to provide high levels of service and replace faulty parts as required or instructed

Administration

• Assist with recording details of receipts into and dispatches from the plant
• Assist with stocktaking all materials and products as required

What you will bring

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a dangerous goods/bulk explosives/heavy industry/process plant environment required
• Valid Class 1 Driver's license required
• Ideally must be within 25 km of Blackie AB

How You Shape And Influence Others

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

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.