Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
General Role Purpose:
The role will provide support to the drill & blast technical department and participate in the implementation of Drill & Blast Management systems, execution of drill & blast designs and initiation designs, mine planning and data analysis and reporting.

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables:
• Take a leading role in respecting and complying with the health, safety and environmental practices of the organisation.
• Design, plan, monitor and report on all Drill & Blast activities to ensure a productive and efficient mining operation.
• Coordinate and provide drill & blast designs and initiation designs according to site standards and requirements.
• Assist with development of short and medium term drill & blast bench master plans and designs.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects in drill & blast including monitoring and reporting of data from various systems including but not limited to drill management, fragmentation, environmental monitoring and QA/QC.
• Contributions to the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Develop a sense of continuous improvement, seek to streamline drill and blast process to increase productivity, quality and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as and when required.

Behavioural Traits & Personal Characteristics:
• Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
• Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things.
• Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
• Together: communicates well with peers and understand others views.
• Committed to health and safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Operational Requirements:
• This position is based on-site and will be focused on delivering drill and blast planning, design, data analysis and reporting.
• Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.

Environmental Responsibilities:
• Comply with current, regional environmental regulations.
• Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
• Comply with the provisions of the Mine Sites Environmental Management System.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
• BSc Degree or higher in Engineering (Mining, Civil or Mechanical), Geology, Geotechnical or equivalent.
• More than 2 years’ experience in Drill & Blast technical roles.
• More than 5 years’ experience in mining, metallurgy or mineral processing industry or similar relevant experience.
• Computer skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project) and basic skills with blast design software, mine planning and mine design software.
• Valid driver’s license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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