Drill & Blast Engineer

About the role

As part of the expansion of our mining operations, we are looking for a Drill & Blast Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and optimizing drilling and blasting operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining activities.

Responsibilities

• Design drilling and blasting plans in accordance with the mine plan.
• Define drilling parameters, including burden, spacing, hole depth, diameter, and inclination.
• Develop explosive loading plans and blast initiation sequences.
• Supervise drilling, charging, and blasting operations.
• Optimize rock fragmentation to improve loading, hauling, and crushing performance.
• Analyze blast results and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulations governing the handling and use of explosives.
• Collaborate closely with the Geology, Mine Planning, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Monitor explosive consumption and key drilling and blasting performance indicators.
• Prepare technical reports and monitor operational KPIs.

Skills

• Expertise in Drill & Blast design and optimization.
• Planning and coordination of drilling and blasting operations.
• Design of drilling patterns and blast parameters.
• Strong knowledge of industrial explosives and charging techniques.
• Rock fragmentation analysis and optimization.
• Blast vibration, flyrock, and environmental impact control.
• Quality control of drilling and blasting activities.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans and geological models.
• Performance monitoring and analysis of blast results, including fragmentation, dilution, ore recovery, and cost optimization.
• Sound knowledge of both open-pit and underground mining methods.
• Thorough understanding of HSE standards related to the handling and use of explosives.
• Preparation of technical reports and production KPI monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling and blasting operations in open-pit and/or underground mining.
• The position requires geographical mobility within the south-eastern regions of Morocco.