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Operations Manager - Drill and Blast

25/07/2025
25/08/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Perth
Operations - Management

Who We Are:

BWE Drilling is a diversified drilling services contractor providing specialised drilling, blasting, exploration and waterwell drilling services in the mining and construction sectors through our three business units: Drill & Blast, Exploration and Waterwell.
Across the BWE Drilling group we employ over 300 employees and are going through an unprecedented period of growth and expansion.

Our BWE Drilling - Drill and Blast business unit provides full production drilling and specialty blasting services across the civil and mining industries. Our range of services are all performed with minimal disturbances to the surrounding environment and construction areas.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing operational activities, ensuring that project outcomes are met through an effective and efficient utilisation of resources (human and capital), in accordance with company objectives.


What You Bring:

  • at least 5 years' experience in a similar senior management role within a drill and blast contracting environment
  • a proven background in managing complex projects with successful stakeholder engagement
  • proven experience with management oversight of site based personnel
  • a strong understanding of asset management and inventory management
  • experience ensuring ongoing compliance to Safety and Business Management System
  • experience monitoring site revenue and spend to ensure budget gross margin is met
  • well-developed communication skills
  • strong computer skills using Microsoft and inventory control software applications
  • sound analytical and evaluation skills
  • a diploma in Frontline Management, Surface Operations or similar
  • current HR Drivers licence (essential)
  • a National Police Clearance (essential)
  • current Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • a current WA Shot Firer's Ticket (desirable)
  • Quarry Managers Certification (desirable)
  • Current S26 Certification (highly desirable)

What We Offer:

  • Stability & Growth: Full-time role with long-term career development opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance: Perth based position with occasional site travel
  • Support for You and Your Family: Retail discounts, wellbeing programs, and salary sacrifice options
  • Diverse Projects: Exposure to impactful mining and civil initiatives
  • Collaborative Environment: Your contributions make a difference
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