Date: 15 Aug 2025
Location: Wingfield, SA, AU, 5013 Cavan, SA, AU, 5094
Company: Orica
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.
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
Our South Australia Business is thriving, and as such we are on the lookout for MCU Operators to join our high performing team. The position is a FIFO role out of Adelaide.
You would be fully trained and required to work in either an open cut or underground operation in a safe and efficient manner in order to provide and deliver a quality product for the purpose of blasting at the site.
You would be fully trained and required to work in either an open cut or underground operation in a safe and efficient manner in order to provide and deliver a quality product for the purpose of blasting at the site.
What you will be doing
- Safe operation of underground Mobile Charge Unit manufacturing and delivery of explosives.
- Complies with the requirements of the Our Charter, Operating procedures and standards;
- Ensures raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled and stored according to requirements of the SDS;
- Ensures minimum damage to the environment through waste minimisation and control Reports all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately;
- Participates in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings;
- Maintains all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role;
- Performs other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor;
- Assists the client in achieving targets and maintaining production Performs administration duties relating to stocktaking, product delivery, maintenance quality etc;
- Meets daily customer loading requirements and delivery quality product and service;
- Maintains equipment to ensure it is in serviceable condition.
What you will bring
- A manual Heavy Rigid Vehicle License;
- Must be able to obtain a Dangerous goods license and security card;
- Strong commitment to safety;
- Ability to commit to FIFO / shift work;
- Proven experience within a mechanical environment or a similar industry preferred;
- The ability to work autonomously and be part of a high performing team.
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.
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.
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.