Job Description

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Provide drill and blast engineering services Perform accurate design and analysis on time for D&B related activities Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work Undertake Drill and Blast projects, studies and investigations Resolve customer-related drill and blast technical issues Liaise with customer personnel during projects Identify potential hazards and risks associated with blast designs & implementation Provide mentoring and guidance to other Drill and Blast Engineers Develop of detailed safe work procedures Participate in safety investigations as required. Maintain and improve safe work practices Maintain and enhance customer relationships Communicate regularly with other departments within the business Review work practices and investigate new technologies to determine areas of technical improvement Liaise with consultants and suppliers as required Provide specialist reports on particular facets of the drill and blast operation Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and legislation Commit to 'Health and Safety' and encourage others by leading by example Actively report hazards and incidents Create a climate of mutual trust between all departments Actively seek opportunities to improve overall performance Continuous professional development
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Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline 10+ years of practical mining experience with a minimum of 5 years in Drill & Blast

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Master's degree (or higher) in mining engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline 6+ years of practical mining experience with a minimum of 3 years in Drill & Blast

Requirements

Strong knowledge of different surface & UG mining methods Comprehensive knowledge of explosive products & applications Solid understanding of Blast Design & Mine Planning software (e.g. Minesight, SURPAC, or similar) Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced skills in Word, Excel & PowerPoint Strong interpersonal communication (written & verbal) skills Ability to manage time constraints, competing priorities and work prioritization. Ability to think critically, analyze technical data and identify trends and patterns Some knowledge of mine planning methodologies is preferred Some knowledge of mining equipment is preferred Project management skills are preferred * Willingness to travel and work at remote mine sites