Operator B Certified Blaster

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• Join acompany with a world class reputation for safety and a culture that supports inclusion and diversity– Boron, CA
• For California based roles the expected hourly rate is $42.13 per hour

We are looking for an Operator B
- Certified Blaster that has:

• Demonstrated track record for supporting workplace safety in a team environment. Must have CAL-OSHA Blasters License

• Must be able to Obtain Employee Possessors Permit from BATF Must be able to obtain California Certificate of Eligibility

• Must be able to understand and follow MSHA, CAL-OSHA, and BATF explosive safety regulations.

• Demonstrated proficiency in operating large (+100 ton capacity) mine haulage and/or water trucks. Experience in supporting blasting operations.

• Must be capable of maintaining production records and reports as required. Demonstrated capability to inspect equipment and initiate corrective actions as required.

• Must be able to hear and be understood during 2-way radio communications.

• Must be capable of performing all other tasks, duties and assignments that may be required as part of qualifications listed above.

• To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
• 3or moreyearsworking witha Licensed Blaster
• 3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must have an understanding of the electrical and mechanical functions of the equipment used.

• Must have current and valid state civil driver’s license.

• Skills with oxyacetylene cutting, burning, or brazing and making electrical repairs.

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family‑friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child‑caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and…