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.
We are looking for motivated and safety-focused individuals to join Orica as Trainee Operators across Papua New Guinea.
This is an exciting opportunity to start a long-term career with a global leader in mining and blasting technology. Whether your background is in a trade, technical, engineering, mechanical, manufacturing, transport, construction, agriculture, logistics, or a related industry, we encourage you to apply.
As a Trainee Operator, you'll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience to develop the technical skills required to support blasting operations, operate specialised equipment, and build a rewarding long-term career with Orica.
We value transferable skills and are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Target commencement date: Mid-September or October 2026.
We're focused on finding people with the right skills, behaviours, and potential rather than direct industry experience.
Transferable skills are highly valued, and candidates are not required to come from the mining industry.
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.
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.
Our story began in 1874, when we first supplied explosives to the Victorian goldfields in Australia. Since then, we have grown to become one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers.
From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
With 150 years of expertise, our 14,000+ community of engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, business specialists and on-site crew support customers in surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. Our approach to sustainability begins with ensuring we operate our business responsibly, and by prioritising the safety of our people, customers, and communities. We are in a unique position to leverage our expertise in technology to create safer and more responsible solutions and deliver positive economic, social, and environmental contributions through our business activities.
