Drill and Blast Operations Specialist

5 days ago


Gunnedah Shire Council, Australia Peopleconnexion Recruitment Australia Full time

About the Company

Our client is a prominent player in Australia's high-quality coal industry, known for their commitment to strategic partnerships, collaborative teamwork, integrity, value creation, and excellence. They are recognized for delivering efficient projects and maintaining environmentally responsible operations.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced residential Drill and Blast Engineer to join the team at a new mining site. As part of the early mining activities, you will play a key role in the site's operations.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide technical leadership for all drill and blast operations on site.
  2. Develop and maintain blast plans, designs, and packs.
  3. Collaborate with Technical Services and Operations to determine shot locations, timing, and blast requirements.
  4. Ensure drill patterns are prepared promptly to avoid delays.
  5. Manage a 2-week drill and blast schedule, ensuring clear communication with Operations and Technical Services teams.

Requirements

  1. Minimum two years of experience in a Drill and Blast engineering role.
  2. Proficiency in Blastlogic, Vulcan, or similar mine planning software.
  3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  4. Strong computer literacy and data analysis capabilities.

What's On Offer

  1. Full relocation support.
  2. 9-Day Fortnight Roster.
  3. 5 weeks of Annual Leave and 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
  4. Competitive salary package.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to grow within a forward-thinking company while contributing to the success of an exciting new project.



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