Drill & Blast Engineer: Mine Planning & Optimization

BHP Group; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous parental leave

Employee share program

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Specialist Engineer - Drill and Blast based in the Bowen Basin (Queensland) on a day shift, 8 days on, 6 days off. You will design blast patterns, develop schedules, and work with Operations, Mine Planning, Geology and Survey teams to align with production targets.

The role requires mining engineering qualifications, drill and blast design experience, and proficiency with blast design software.

Qualifications

• Mining Engineering or related qualifications.
• Drill and blast design experience.
• Experience with mine planning software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designing blast patterns including hole spacing, burden, stemming and explosive loads to achieve the desired fragmentation.
• Developing and managing drill and blast schedules to support the short and medium-term mine plan.
• Working closely with Operations, Mine Planning, Geology and Survey teams to ensure drill and blast activities align with production targets.
• Monitoring blast performance and conducting reconciliations, analysing results and implementing improvements to maximise productivity and minimise cost.
• Managing safety and compliance requirements related to explosives, blasting practices and field activities.

Skills

Drill and blast design

Mine planning software

Data analysis

Education

Mining Engineering

Tools

Blastlogic

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

BHP is seeking a Specialist Engineer - Drill and Blast based in the Bowen Basin (Queensland) on a day shift, 8 days on, 6 days off. You will design blast patterns, develop schedules, and work with Operations, Mine Planning, Geology and Survey teams to align with production targets.

The role requires mining engineering qualifications, drill and blast design experience, and proficiency with blast design software.