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RedBull Powder Company manufactures a range of explosives products and provides comprehensive drilling and blasting services to quarries, mines and construction projects in New Zealand.

We are seeking a Technical Services Blast Technician/Engineer to join our team.

The Blast Technician/Engineer is responsible and accountable for providing consistent and superior full engineering and technical services support and advice to shotfirers ensuring a high quality end result for our customers.

You must have previous and current experience in being able to provide innovative solutions, data collation, information analysis and recommendations to blasting and construction projects that achieve safe and efficient blasting outcomes. It is imperative that you can review, understand and manage tenders, quarry management and blasting plans and have an understanding of various blasting methodologies.

You must be able to work effectively alone and be independently self motivated, but also manage team environments, working together and achieving successful balst outcomes. You must align and contribute positively to RedBull’s steadfast values and culture. This position will report to the Technical Services Manager, with day-to-day planning provided by RedBull’s operational team.

RedBull services quarry and construction customers throughout the North Island so there is a regular requirement for overnight trips away, therefore flexibility is essential.Work will need to be completed across the North Island from Kaitaia to Wellington and all regions in between. There may also be an occasion where an opportunity will arise for you to work to support our South Island customers and requirements.

Some work from home flexibility will be attained once the successful candidate is familiar with the business and role requirements. Ideally the successful candidate will reside near or in the Auckland or North Waikato regions.

You will be required to; 

• Comply with safe working procedures and instructions to achieve zero harm
• Communicate with a range of colleagues, from Managers to Shot Firers, and to understand daily work instructions and customers
• Carry out blast surveying and blast design
• Carry out blast / drilling quality control via bore-tracking
• Prepare data for drilling rigs and upcoming blasts
• Set out of survey control points and blasts holes as designed using blast design software (GPS drills)
• Assist on bench with blasting operations
• Analyse blast performance pre and post blast, using modelling software
• Develop strong customer working relationships, both internal and external
• Identify and recommend improvements for blast results and efficiencies
• Ensure production goals are achieved by working collaboratively with the drilling and blasting teams

You will gain;

• Valuable experience, qualifications and specialised training
• New skills and extensive quarry, mining, and construction industry experience
• Job satisfaction with good remuneration

You will need to have;

• Tertiary qualification in an industry related/relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the same or similar role in Quarrying & Mining
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence, and can operate a manual vehicle
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven academic abilities and a desire to produce high quality work
• Motivation, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Good personal presentation

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a rewarding career in a solid and stable company then we would like to meet you!!

Successful applicants will need to be eligible to work in NZ, hold a current, unrestricted driver licence, pass a Ministry of Justice background check, provide an ACC Claims History report and complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. The position will also be subject to ongoing random testing..

Please submit your CV to HR@redbullpowder.co.nz.

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RedBull Powder Company manufactures a range of explosives products and provides comprehensive drilling and blasting services to quarries, mines and construction projects in New Zealand.

We are recruiting for an Experienced Driller to operate Top Hammer Drill Rigs to drill quality blast holes. RedBull service customers quarry and construction sites throughout the North Island so there is a requirement for overnight trips away and flexibility.

You will be required to;
• Efficiently and productively operate the drill rig to produce quality blastholes
• Comply with Safe Standard Operating Procedures and instructions
• Communicate with Drill Supervisor to understand daily work instructions
• Care and maintain the drill rig and equipment

You will need to have;
• 3 years drill operation experience drilling blast holes within quarries
• Full class 1 Driver Licence
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
• Work safely and in line with Standard Operating Procedures and instructions
• Strong personal presentation, history of punctuality and high work attendance record
• Be fit and healthy with the ability to complete manual handling tasks
• Self-disciplined with enthusiasm to work, a positive attitude and a team player with the ability to work alone

Our drill workshop is located in Pokeno but daily jobs are spread between customer quarry and construction sites across the North Island. Ideally the successful applicant would be based in the North to Central Waikato region.

A company vehicle will be provided to get you between work sites, with the appropriate gear required to support safe and efficient drilling. Due to the distances covered and travelled you will be required to stay overnight so flexibility is essential.

This position is available for an immediate start and will report to the Drill Manager. You must be able to work effectively alone and independently, giving yourself self-motivitation to get through the work. But you must also be a team player and can work within a team where you will be contributing positively to RedBull’s strong values and culture.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a rewarding career in a strong and stable company then we would like to meet you!!

Our Mission
To be the trusted provider of safe, integrated blasting services, delivering innovative solutions sustainably, always exceeding expectations.

Our Vision
To provide innovative drilling and blasting solutions, creating outstanding business performance that delivers zero harm, value for our customers and prosperity to our shareholders.

Our values
Safety > Integrity > Accountability > Excellence > People > Innovation > Leadership

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in NZ, with any applicable work visa in place. The successful applicant must hold a current class 1 driver licence with no restrictions or endorsements, pass a Ministry of Justice background and ACC History check and complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening. The position will also be subject to ongoing random screening.

Please submit your CV to hr@redbullpowder.co.nz.

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RedBull Powder Company manufactures a range of explosive products and provides comprehensive drilling and blasting services to quarries, mines and construction projects in New Zealand.

We are recruiting for a HSEQ Coordinator to provide support (administration and implementation) to the HSEQ Manager and functions required to deliver company objectives for all areas of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality.

You will be required to;

• Along with the HSEQ Manager lead safety within the business
• Support the business to achieve HSEQ targets and programs
• Conduct internal audits and checks, report and provide feedback on areas for improvement
• Conduct and support incident investigations and reports
• Assist with the maintenance of the overarching HSEQ Management System.
• Support wellbeing and injury management processed within the business
• Continuous improvement projects
• Contribute to the organisational vision of RedBull Powder and as a team member demonstrate the RedBull Culture with a good, positive attitude

You will need to bring;

• Tertiary qualifications in health, safety, quality, internal auditing and monitoring
• 3 to 5 years’ experience within a high-risk environment utilising tertiary qualifications
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills
• MS office competent
• Ability to use your initiative, work proactively, pay attention to detail and strive to achieve excellence
• Positive outlook, team collaborator and can self-motivate
• Current full driver licence and clean criminal background

This position is available for an immediate start. Based from our Botany Junction office our company conducts business across the country therefore early starts and overnight stays are regularly required, therefore flexibility is a necessity.

Approximately 70% of the role is field based; driving to sites, training onsite, building rapport with operational staff, identifying hazards in real time and supporting audits and investigations. While the remaining 30% of the role is office based; systems management, data maintenance and cleanliness, report writing and submission.

RedBull Powder Company prides itself on its inclusive caring company culture and can offer the successful candidate a dynamic team environment, competitive remuneration, training and career opportunities.

Our Mission: To be the trusted provider of safe, integrated blasting services, delivering innovative solutions sustainably, always exceeding expectations.

Our Vision: To provide innovative drilling and blasting solutions, creating outstanding business performance that delivers zero harm, value for our customers and prosperity to our shareholders.

Our values: Safety > Integrity > Accountability > Excellence > People > Innovation > Leadership

If Health and Safety is a passion of yours, or you are an administrative ROCKSTAR wanting to make a difference in the workplace and make a step change in your career path, come and join our energetic team to be part of this exciting business – submit your CV to HR@redbullpowder.co.nz

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in NZ, be 18 years or older, hold a current, driver licence (without conditions or restrictions), complete a Ministry of Justice background check (NZ Police Check), driver licence, demerit and suspension check, ACC history check, provide two satisfactory employment references and complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. The position will be subject to ongoing random testing.

Please submit your CV to HR@redbullpowder.co.nz

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