Drill and Blast Engineer

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Hays Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Tier 1 mining company
  • 8/6 roster
  • Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Drill and Blast Engineer required by Tier 1 Mining Company

Your new company

This tier 1 mining company is a global leader in the resources sector, committed to sustainable mining and innovation.

Your new role

As a Drill and Blast Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective blasting strategies across our open-cut mining operations. You'll work closely with mine planning, geology, and operations teams to ensure optimal fragmentation, digability, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Developing and optimising drill and blast designs using Vulcan and BlastLogic
  • Monitoring blast performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align blasting with production targets
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to a culture of safety and innovation

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in drill and blast engineering within open-cut mining
  • Proficiency in Vulcan and BlastLogic software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • A proactive mindset with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement

What you'll get in return

This role is being offered as a temporary to permanent opportunity on an 8/6 roster.

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 about your career.

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