Drill & Blast Superintendent

Concentis; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentis in North Queensland is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Superintendent to provide leadership, technical expertise and oversight across all drilling and blasting activities on site.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will drive safe production, optimise blast outcomes, manage contractors, and collaborate with Geology and Mine Planning to maximise productivity while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or 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 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.

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.

Skills

Drill & Blast Operations

Contractor Management

Leadership

Safety Management

Mine Planning & Design

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

Vulcan

BlastLogic

Job description

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.