Drill & Blast Engineer: Open-Pit Mine Planning

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 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.