Drill & Blast Superintendent

Concentis; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Long-term career opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Concentis is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Superintendent for a large open pit gold operation in North Queensland. You will lead all drilling and blasting activities, drive safety and production outcomes, and collaborate with Mine Operations, Geology and Technical Services to maximise productivity and efficiency.

You will bring a strong background in open pit drill and blast, robust leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence in a remote North

Job description

• Lead drill and blast operations at a large-scale open pit gold mine
• Drive safety, production outcomes and continuous improvement
• Long-term opportunity with a major North Queensland mining operation

• Lead drill and blast operations at a large-scale open pit gold mine
• Drive safety, production outcomes and continuous improvement
• Long-term opportunity with a major North Queensland mining operation

An established North Queensland gold operation is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Superintendent to provide leadership, technical expertise and operational oversight across all drilling and blasting activities across site.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will play a critical role in safely delivering production targets, managing contractor performance, optimising blast outcomes and ensuring compliance with legislative and site requirements. Working closely with Mine Operations, Geology and Technical Services teams, you will contribute to maximising productivity, operational efficiency and value from the mining process.

With a strong background in open pit drill and blast operations, you will bring proven leadership capability, technical expertise and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drill and blast activities to safely achieve production targets in line with the mine plan
• Develop and oversee blast designs to optimise fragmentation and minimise dilution
• Coordinate drilling schedules and blasting activities to meet operational requirements
• Manage drill and blast contractors to ensure safe, efficient and compliant performance
• Oversee explosives management including storage, transport, handling and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with relevant Queensland mining and explosives legislation
• Monitor blast performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage blasting risks including misfires, flyrock, exclusion zones and blast fumes
• Collaborate with Geology, Mine Planning and Operations teams to optimise outcomes
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Manage budgets relating to drilling, explosives and blasting services
• Mentor and develop Drill & Blast Engineers and Supervisors

About You

• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in drill and blast operations within open pit mining environments
• Strong knowledge of blast design, fragmentation optimisation and explosives management
• Proven experience managing contractors and operational mining teams
• Sound understanding of Queensland mining and explosives legislation
• Queensland Shotfirer Licence or ability to obtain highly regarded
• Current mining supervisor competencies including RIIRIS301E, RIIWHS301E and RIICOM301E
• Experience using mine planning and blast design software such as Surpac, Vulcan, BlastLogic or similar
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Current Class C Driver's Licence

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with direct influence on mine productivity and operational performance
• Opportunity to drive drill and blast optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term career opportunities
• Work alongside experienced mining professionals in a collaborative environment
• Strong focus on safety, accountability and operational excellence
• Join a large-scale, long-life mining operation in North Queensland

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, respected and provided with equal opportunity.