Drill & Blast Supervisor - FIFO Hard Rock Mining

Concentis; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Flights provided

Wellbeing rewards

Career progression

Job summary

Concentis in Queensland is seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Supervisor to lead open-cut hard rock blasting on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based on a 14/14 roster with camp accommodation and FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, flights provided by the employer.

You will oversee daily drill and blast activities across multiple pits, ensure safety compliance, and drive performance while supporting a major greenfield copper project in Northwest Queensland.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience supervising drill & blast operations in open-cut hard rock mining.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
• Strong knowledge of drill patterns, blasting techniques and explosive handling.
• Understanding of safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and weekly drill & blast plans to meet production targets.
• Oversee drill patterns, blast layouts, charging activities and pre-blast inspections.
• Manage safe handling, storage and use of explosives in line with regulations.
• Lead safety observations, audits and incident investigations.
• Provide coaching and direction to drill & blast operators.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements across operations.
• Collaborate with technical services, production and maintenance teams.
• Report on operational performance and participate in daily production meetings.

Skills

Drill & blast supervision

Leadership

Explosive management

Safety compliance

Planning

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

Concentis in Queensland is seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Supervisor to lead open-cut hard rock blasting on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based on a 14/14 roster with camp accommodation and FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, flights provided by the employer.

You will oversee daily drill and blast activities across multiple pits, ensure safety compliance, and drive performance while supporting a major greenfield copper project in Northwest Queensland.