Drill and Blast Engineer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

About the Role: 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 all drill and blast activities on site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance for all drill and blast activities on site
  • Develop and maintain plans, designs, and blast packs for all blasts
  • Provide direction to Technical Services and Operations with regards to 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

What We Offer:

  • Full relocation packages
  • 9-day fortnight roster (5:2 | 4:3)
  • 5 weeks annual leave | 26 weeks paid parental leave
  • Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)

About Whitehaven Coal: We are committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture, and experience.

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