Maintenance Operator

Maintenance Technician – Helidon

• $81,000 total package (inc. super) + bonus opportunities


• Hands-on maintenance role supporting a critical manufacturing site


• Stable, full-time opportunity with training and career progression

At Dyno Nobel our vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role supports the Helidon Maintenance System by carrying out prescribed maintenance activities and managing spare parts to improve plant availability and reduce downtime.

You will be responsible for scheduled and breakdown maintenance across site assembly equipment, while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with site procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• conducting standard maintenance activities


• inspecting equipment and spare parts for quality


• updating maintenance documentation


• overseeing contractors


• issuing work permits


• using SAP to support maintenance tasks


• spare parts management.

You will also contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment and communicate any quality or reliability issues to relevant stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

You are a team-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to safety and quality. You bring solid mechanical aptitude and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a broader maintenance team.

You will ideally have basic computer literacy and exposure to systems such as Microsoft Office and SAP, with the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics considered highly desirable. A forklift licence is advantageous, as is an interest in ongoing learning or further study. You are proactive, solution-focused and flexible to support shift work and overtime when required.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to pass required pre-employment checks including a QLD Explosives Security Clearance, drug and alcohol testing, and a physical assessment.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance


• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer


• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months


• Salary packaging options


• Confidential employee assistance program


• Mental Health and Well-being program


• Options to purchase annual leave (Where eligible)


• Various corporate discount programs


• Workplace giving charitable scheme


• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews

Helidon

Our Helidon facility is located in Southeast Queensland with convenient access to the Warrego Highway and major freight routes. Established in 1988, the 400-acre site is purpose-built for the safe assembly and distribution of Nonel detonator assemblies, supporting mining and civil works operations across the region. Its proximity to the QLD DEEDI Explosive Reserve and domestic freight providers enables efficient and streamlined operations.

Dyno Nobel

Dyno Nobel Limited is a global manufacturer and marketer of commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and high-quality explosives products to customers across mining, quarrying, construction and civil industries worldwide.

With a strong legacy of technical expertise and operational excellence, Dyno Nobel plays a critical role in supporting the extraction of the resources required for global energy, infrastructure and economic growth.

As an ASX-listed organisation, Dyno Nobel Limited offers diverse career opportunities across its operations, with a strong focus on safety, inclusion and high performance. Our people are central to everything we do, and we are committed to creating workplaces where individuals feel supported, valued and empowered to grow.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At Dyno Nobel, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable and respectful of differences. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and identities and are committed to helping our people thrive at work while maintaining balance in their lives.

What our employees say

“It has been refreshing to come into a crew that has been open with sharing knowledge and happy to help wherever and whenever they can.”

“Everyone has been very welcoming which has been lovely!”

About our process

Our recruitment process typically involves a Teams or face-to-face interview, reference checks and a medical assessment. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage candidates to let us know if they require any adjustments to support them through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.