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Explosives Test & Evaluation Technician

HAYS

Defence
Location
New South Wales
Type
Full-time

About the role

Regional NSW | Permanent | Hands-on role with genuine career progression

Your new company 
RUREX is a specialist Australian explosives business operating its Explosives Test & Evaluation Centre in Byrock, NSW. The business supports Defence and commercial customers across testing, research, qualification, through-life support and disposal of energetic products. This is an opportunity to move beyond routine production blasting and build a broader technical career in explosives.
Your new role 
You’ll work hands-on across specialist explosives testing, trials and range operations.

  • Prepare and execute explosive tests and trials
  • Work with unfamiliar products and technical scenarios
  • Identify risks, unknowns and practical solutions
  • Coordinate with customers, OEMs and technical teams
  • Maintain control of safe explosive operations
  • Take ownership of work from planning through to execution
  • Develop into broader technical and operational responsibility
This is not a traditional rostered shotfiring role. It suits someone who wants greater ownership and responsibility for the outcome.
What you'll need to succeed 
  • Practical shotfiring, charge-up, drill & blast, explosives or EO experience
  • Strong explosives fundamentals and safety judgement
  • Calm, practical decision-making when there isn’t an obvious answer
  • Confidence to question assumptions and challenge unsafe requests
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar products and processes
  • A hands-on attitude and genuine ownership of your work
  • You do not need 20 years of experience. RUREX is open to developing professionals who demonstrate the right aptitude and judgement.
    What you'll get in return 
  • Permanent opportunity in Byrock, NSW
  • Specialist work outside traditional production blasting
  • Exposure to Defence and technically challenging projects
  • Hands-on testing and evaluation experience
  • Direct customer and OEM exposure
  • Genuine progression into technical services, operational responsibility and leadership
  • Opportunity to join a specialist Australian business during an exciting stage of growth
  • What you need to do now 
    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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