Date: 24 Jan 2025

Location: Blackie, AB, CA, T0L 0J0

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.

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

What you will bring

Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a dangerous goods/bulk explosives/heavy industry/process plant environment required
Ideally must be within 25 km of Blackie AB

How you shape and influence others

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

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.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
Paid Time Off

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.

1 Jobs in Blackie, AB, Canada (CA)

Operator - Plant

Orica