Drill & Blast Planning Engineer (FIFO/Residential)

Stanmore Resources; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options

FIFO roster

Competitive package with STIP

Job summary

Stanmore Resources, an Australian mining company, seeks a Mining Engineer at South Walker Creek to provide drilling and blasting technical support. You will join a high-performing planning team, creating drill patterns and load/tie-in designs while coordinating blasting in line with budgets and production targets.

You will monitor blasting performance, perform QA/QC, and analyse fragmentation and loss/dilution. Strong communication and safety performance are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create drill patterns, loading and tie-in designs.
• Coordinate drill and blast to maintain blast inventory and meet mining rates in line with budget.
• Monitor and reconcile drilling and blasting performance including QA/QC, fragmentation analysis and dilution.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects and trials.
• Assist with daily production planning.
• Provide accurate technical analysis.
• Uphold safety and ensure compliance with environmental management.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Tools

Vulcan

BlastLogic

Job description

Stanmore Resources, an Australian mining company, seeks a Mining Engineer at South Walker Creek to provide drilling and blasting technical support. You will join a high-performing planning team, creating drill patterns and load/tie-in designs while coordinating blasting in line with budgets and production targets.

You will monitor blasting performance, perform QA/QC, and analyse fragmentation and loss/dilution. Strong communication and safety performance are essential for this role.