Drill & Blast Engineer

MACA; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing online centre access

Salary sacrificing benefits

Refer-a-friend bonus up to $2,500

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

MACA is seeking a Mining Engineer - Drill & Blast for the Gruyere Gold Project, on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. You will support mine scheduling, planning and cost analysis while developing drill and blast designs and QA/QC processes.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will collaborate with Mine Planning, Survey and Blast Crews to optimise outcomes, monitor blast performance and prepare daily reports and post-blast reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hard-rock mining drill and blast role.
• Proficiency in blast design using Vulcan and ShotPlus.
• Working knowledge of BlastLogic systems.
• Strong understanding of open pit drill and blast operations.
• Experience with QA/QC processes and production reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee drill and blast designs, loading plans, initiation sequences, and QA/QC processes.
• Conduct field inspections and audits of drilling and charging activities, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.
• Monitor blast performance including fragmentation, vibration, muckpile shape, and dig‑ability outcomes.
• Provide on‑ground blast execution support including tie‑ins, clearance management, and vibration monitoring.
• Review drilling performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise closely with Mine Planning, Survey, Operations, and Blast Crews to coordinate activities and optimise outcomes.
• Prepare daily reports, reconciliations, compliance documentation, and post‑blast reviews.

Skills

Mine scheduling

Drill & Blast design

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

QA/QC

Communication

Open pit operations

Continuous improvement

Tools

Vulcan

ShotPlus

BlastLogic

Job description

MACA is on the hunt for a Mining Engineer - Drill & Blast, to join our mining business at the Gruyere Gold Project on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

The Gruyere Gold Mine is an open pit operation located within the Yamarna greenstone belt approximately 200 kilometres east of Laverton in Western Australia.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will assist with mine scheduling and planning to meet both client requirements and MACA production rates. You will also provide ongoing development of mine plans, methods, design, materials handling and cost analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and oversee drill and blast designs, loading plans, initiation sequences, and QA/QC processes.
• Conduct field inspections and audits of drilling and charging activities, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.
• Monitor blast performance including fragmentation, vibration, muckpile shape, and dig‑ability outcomes.
• Provide on‑ground blast execution support including tie‑ins, clearance management, and vibration monitoring.
• Review drilling performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise closely with Mine Planning, Survey, Operations, and Blast Crews to coordinate activities and optimise outcomes.
• Prepare daily reports, reconciliations, compliance documentation, and post‑blast reviews.

To be successful in this role, you will possess

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hard‑rock mining drill and blast role preferred.
• Proficiency in blast design using Vulcan and ShotPlus.
• Working knowledge of BlastLogic systems.
• Strong understanding of open pit drill and blast operations.
• Experience with QA/QC processes and production reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced mining environment.

What we will offer you

• A competitive salary and access to a range of corporate discounts and cashback offers from over 350 popular retailers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to a dedicated online employee wellbeing centre providing education, support and tools to help you live a healthier life.
• Access to salary sacrificing benefits.
• Refer and earn program allowing you to earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees to MACA positions.
• Save up to 10% on your Health Insurance with BUPA, HBF, HCF or Medibank.