Open Pit Drill & Blast Engineer

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering, geology, and mine operations team to develop drill and blast plans that optimize production and aligns with mid-range and LOM plans.
• Aid in the preparation of EOM reports for mining areas.
• Create drill pattern designs, blast timing, activity sequences, and schedules for short-range drill and blast plans.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and bench plan compliance to identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor, analyze, and plan pit sequence to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure mine plans align with overall production goals.
• Perform daily, weekly, and up to one-month drill and blast plans.
• Guide operations to meet overall short and long-range plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related field.
• Experience in Mining or related field preferred but not necessary.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik (preferred), Vulcan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Great attention to detail, self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior Operations and/or engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.