Quality Assistant

Date: 17 Apr 2025
Location: 22, TZ, 37300
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 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
We have three vacancies for the position of Quality Assistant at the Bulyanhulu site. The Quality Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of Orica’s explosives and blasting operations at the underground Bulyanhulu site. This position ensures that all explosives products and charging practices meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The operator supports technical and operational teams in maintaining best-in-class service delivery and operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting quality control inspections of bulk explosives (ANFO, Emulsion) and raw materials as per Orica and site-specific standards
• Verifying product conformance through laboratory testing and field evaluations
• Ensuring blast designs are implemented accurately and reporting deviations or safety issues
• Documenting and tracking QA/QC data using Orica systems (BlastIQ, SAP, and other platforms)
• Assisting in blast performance monitoring, including post-blast analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaising with operations and technical services teams to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Supporting loading and charging crews with quality checks during underground charging activities
• Ensuring compliance with Orica’s safety, environmental, and quality assurance protocols
• Maintaining traceability of explosive products and ensuring proper storage and handling procedures
• Participating in daily pre-starts, safety meetings, and toolbox talks to promote a safety-first culture

What You Will Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Mining, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Previous QA/QC experience in the mining or explosives industry preferred
• Strong understanding of explosive products, underground blasting operations, and quality management systems
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in underground environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP or BlastIQ experience is an advantage
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Strong ethics and commitment to safety
• Requires shift work and daily underground travel

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.

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