Team Leader - Open Cut
Orica Limited, Peru, IL, United States
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Date:
23 Apr 2026
Location:
Cotabambas, PE, 3261
Company:
Orica
About Orica
About the role
The Team Leader - Open Cut leads a team in the quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times, working closely with Bench Assistants and MMU Operators on site, Shotfirers and Site Supervisor and managing all tasks associated with loading, tying and firing blasts.
What you will be doing
Reports all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately
Participates in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings
Undertakes all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements
Maintains all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role
Ensures all emergency equipment and First Aid kits are complete
Assists in the management of Audit actions
Ensures minimum damage to the environment through waste minimisation and control
Ensures raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled and stored according to requirements of the SDS.
Maintains required House Keeping standards
Notifies Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance
Assists the client in achieving targets and maintaining production
Maintains professional relationships within Orica and with customers
Performs other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor
What you will bring
With tertiary or technical qualification - up to 2 years experience post qualification.
Without formal qualifications - up to 10 years of administrative experience, or allocation of work to operators.
Role dependent
- technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)
Span of control:
Headcount – X Direct
Sphere of influence:
Team / Discipline level SME
Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)
OR
Technical qualification / legistlative / SHES certification
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal & communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Work effectively across teams
Able to work independently with only targeted 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.
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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Date:
23 Apr 2026
Location:
Cotabambas, PE, 3261
Company:
Orica
About Orica
About the role
The Team Leader - Open Cut leads a team in the quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times, working closely with Bench Assistants and MMU Operators on site, Shotfirers and Site Supervisor and managing all tasks associated with loading, tying and firing blasts.
What you will be doing
Reports all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately
Participates in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings
Undertakes all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements
Maintains all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role
Ensures all emergency equipment and First Aid kits are complete
Assists in the management of Audit actions
Ensures minimum damage to the environment through waste minimisation and control
Ensures raw materials and dangerous goods are used, handled and stored according to requirements of the SDS.
Maintains required House Keeping standards
Notifies Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance
Assists the client in achieving targets and maintaining production
Maintains professional relationships within Orica and with customers
Performs other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor
What you will bring
With tertiary or technical qualification - up to 2 years experience post qualification.
Without formal qualifications - up to 10 years of administrative experience, or allocation of work to operators.
Role dependent
- technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)
Span of control:
Headcount – X Direct
Sphere of influence:
Team / Discipline level SME
Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)
OR
Technical qualification / legistlative / SHES certification
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal & communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Work effectively across teams
Able to work independently with only targeted 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.
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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