Drill & Blast Engineer

Stanmore Resources Limited.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Residential or FIFO options available

Job summary

Stanmore Resources Limited. is hiring for a Mining Engineer to join their Operations at South Walker Creek mine in Australia. Responsibilities include creating drill patterns, coordinating drill and blast operations, and monitoring performance metrics to achieve target mining rates.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in mining engineering and possesses relevant experience with tools like Vulcan and BlastLogic. The role comes with options for residential or FIFO arrangements structured on an 8/6 roster.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Mining Engineering team.
• Ability to monitor drilling and blasting performance.
• Capabilities in conducting fragmentation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create drill patterns and loading designs.
• Coordinate drill and blast activities.
• Monitor data for QA/QC and production metrics.
• Assist with production planning and improvement projects.

Skills

Operational safety

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Drill and blast coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Tools

Vulcan

BlastLogic

Job description

Business Unit: Operations Sth Walker Creek

Job Function: Mining & Operations

Posting Start Date: 18/06/2026

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent at South Walker Creek mine.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the creation of drill patterns, loading and tie‑in designs
• Coordinate drill and blast to ensure blast inventory is maintained to achieve mining rates in line with budget
• Monitor and reconcile drilling and blasting performance including data QA/QC, fragmentation analysis and loss and dilution from blasting
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects and trials
• Assist with daily production planning
• Provide accurate technical analysis
• Uphold safety and contribute to activities that ensure continued compliance with environmental management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a Mining Engineering team
• Experience with relevant software including Vulcan and BlastLogic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on offer

• Permanent full‑time position
• Residential options or FIFO are available for the right candidate on an 8/6 roster
• Opportunity to work in a high performing team at a high performing mine site