Blast Engineering & Business Development Specialist

Impact Drill & Blast; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Career growth opportunities

Strong team culture

Job summary

A leading Australian mining services company is looking for a Blast Engineering & Business Development Specialist to enhance client relationships and deliver optimum blasting solutions. The role includes designing blasting systems, providing technical support, and playing a key part in business growth. Candidates should have a degree in Mining Engineering and significant blasting experience. The company offers competitive compensation, a mix of field and office work, and a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mining or quarry blasting.
• Licensed Shotfirer with proven ability in blast design and explosives operations.
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise blasting solutions for quarry and mining projects.
• Provide field support for advanced blasting equipment.
• Prepare and manage Blasting Management Plans.

Skills

Blast design

Technical problem-solving

Client engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Blast Engineering & Business Development Specialist

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Join Impact Drill & Blast — where technical excellence meets opportunity.

We’re growing fast across Southeast Queensland and looking for a hands‑on professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering precision and customer success.

If you’re passionate about blast design, technical problem-solving, and building lasting client relationships, this role is for you.

About the Role

As a Blast Engineering & Business Development Specialist, you’ll combine blast engineering expertise with client engagement to deliver safe, efficient, and value‑driven outcomes for our mining and quarrying customers.

You’ll be involved in everything from blast design and data analysis to on‑site technical support and business growth initiatives — no two days the same.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and optimise blasting solutions across quarry and mining projects.
• Provide field support and mentoring on advanced blasting equipment.
• Prepare and manage quality documentation — from Blasting Management Plans to survey data.
• Analyse blast performance and deliver actionable insights to clients.
• Partner with customers to identify improvement and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to tenders and proposals with strong technical input.
• Represent Impact Drill & Blast at industry events and build trusted client partnerships.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mining Engineering (or related field).
• Licensed Shotfirer with 5+ years’ experience in mining or quarry blasting — or equivalent hands‑on blast engineering experience.
• Proven ability in blast design, vibration control, and explosives operations.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical detail for all audiences.
• Safety‑first mindset and collaborative approach.
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence and ability to pass pre‑employment checks.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + performance bonus.
• A hybrid role with a mix of field, client, and technical work.
• Career growth in a rapidly expanding business.
• A team culture built on safety, innovation, and respect.

Why Impact Drill & Blast?

We’re a proudly Australian company driving smarter, safer blasting solutions across mining and quarrying. Our success is powered by people who care — about safety, results, and doing things better every day.

Join us and make an impact where your expertise truly matters.