Senior Engineer, Drill & Blast job at First Quantum Minerals
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Vacancy title:
Senior Engineer, Drill & Blast

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

First Quantum Minerals

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 29 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Purpose of the Role:
The role will be responsible for the development and implementation of Drill & Blast Management systems, continuous improvement and execution of drill & blast designs, mine planning, data management and analysis, and development of the drill & blast team through training and mentoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws and regulations.
• Take a leading role in respecting and complying with the health, safety and environmental practices of the organization.
• Design, plan, monitor and report on all Drill & Blast activities to ensure a productive and efficient mining operation.
• Develop short- and medium-term drill & blast bench master plans and designs.
• Predict and ensure blast fragmentation optimizes downstream processes including load & haul activities, crusher and mill throughputs.
• Manage QA/QC process, safety & procedural compliance in drill & blast process.
• Guide the compilation of data for and writing of the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Develop, maintain & update the drill & blast management plan.
• Collection, analysis and interpretation of drill & blast data and management of data management and reporting systems.
• Consult with the site geological/geotechnical engineer to manage and optimize pit wall stability.
• Liaise with Operational Supervisors/Superintendents and Contractors to ensure drilling and blasting activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordination and review of drilling and loading QA/QC data and blast performance data, including but not limited to fragmentation, shovel/excavator productivity, material movement, wall quality and condition and ore dilution and loss from blasting.
• Identify and implement drill and blast related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor personnel in drill & blast planning, design, in-field execution, QAQC systems and analysis.
• Perform other related duties as and when required as per the instruction of the department Lead or Manager.
Key Job Attributes
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Committed to train and mentor others.
Operational Requirements
• This position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering drill and blast technical expertise in planning, design, QAQC and optimisation.
• 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 & Experience
• BSc Degree or higher in Engineering (Mining, Civil or Mechanical), Geology, Geotechnical or equivalent.
• More than 5 years of direct drill and blast technical experience.
• More than 8 years of open cut experience in mining technical and/or operational roles.
• Computer skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project) and advanced skills with blast design software, mine planning and design software and business intelligence software.
• Skilled in wall control blast design techniques, including but not limited to presplit and trim or buffer blasting.
• Experienced designing blasts using detonating cord, non-electric and electronic initiating systems.
• Proven capability to develop and write safe operating procedures.
• Able to lead incident investigations involving drill & blast and explosive usage.
• Manage and mitigate drill and blast related risks for the operation.
• Project management qualifications and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 29 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 15-05-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-05-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-05-2066
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