Drill and Blast Engineer

7 days ago


Gunnedah, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Engineer to join our team at Whitehaven Coal's Vickery Mine. As a key member of our technical services team, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support for drill and blast activities on site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain plans, designs, and blast packs for all blasts
  • Provide direction to technical services and operations regarding shot locations, timing, and blasting requirements
  • Ensure drill patterns are available for drilling in a timely manner to minimize operational delays
  • Maintain a 2-week drill and blast schedule and communicate sequence and requirements to operations and technical services

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of mining experience in a drill and blast engineering role
  • Experience with Blastlogic and Vulcan (or similar mine planning software)
  • High-level written and oral communication skills
  • High-level computer literacy
  • Strong data analysis skills

Why Work with Us

Whitehaven Coal is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer a range of benefits, including relocation packages, a 9-day fortnight roster, and competitive salary packages.



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