Engineer, Drill & Blast

Cimic Group; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options for novatedle

Discounted health insurance

Training and ongoing careerdevelopment

Job summary

Thiess in Mount Pleasant is seeking a Drill & Blast Engineer to join our open cut mining team. You will design loading and piecing schedules, collaborate with mine planning, and drive fragmentation improvements while maintaining a strong safety culture.

With at least 2 years of site experience, you will use Blast Logic or Vulcan and work closely with a small team to deliver the mine plan, optimize coal flow, and uphold Thiess' standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ site experience in an operational mining engineering role (open cut preferred).
• Experience with Blast Logic, Vulcan or similar software.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Loading and tie up design – product selection to maximise fragmentation
• Weekly drill and blast schedules
• Explosives ordering
• Blast reconciliations post blast and communication of results
• Integrated approach and collaboration with planners to maximise coal flow
• Communicate any changes to plans across the wider team
• Develop strong working relationships with drill and blast team
• Look for opportunities of continuous improvement of the drill and blast processes onsite
• Follow safety procedures and promote a safe work environment at all times

Skills

Mining Engineering

Open Cut Mining

Blast Design

Blast Logic/Vulcan

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Civil Engineering

Tools

Blast Logic

Vulcan

Job description

Launched in 2017 as a pioneering greenfield operation, Mount Pleasant has rapidly evolved into a world-class project, setting benchmarks in mining excellence. We're inviting talented Mining Engineers to become a part of our collaborative team, where your expertise will be vital in shaping the future of our operation.

About The Role

As our next Drill & Blast Engineer reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

The Drill and Blast Engineer will be responsible for drill and blast designs and loading. This role will work closely mine planning team to provide designs and schedules to support the execution of the mine plan. Key duties also include:

Loading and tie up design – product selection to maximise fragmentation

• Weekly drill and blast schedules
• Explosives ordering
• Blast reconciliations post blast and communication of results
• Integrated approach and collaboration with planners to maximise coal flow
• Communicate any changing to plans across the wider team
• Develop strong working relationships with drill and blast team
• Look for opportunities of continuous improvement of the drill and blast processes onsite
• Follow safety procedures and promote a safe work environment at all times

About You

To thrive in this role, you align with Thiess' core values of Discover, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• Minimum 2 years’ site experience in an operational mining engineering capacity (open cut preferred).
• Attitude to learn and work ethic to deliver the required information to drill and blast crew
• Experience with Blast Logic, Vulcan or similar software
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
• A commitment to the best practice of health and safety at all times
• Excellent behavioural, time management, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

What Thiess Can Do for You

5/2 Monday to Friday Roster with monthly RDOs.

Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing.

Salary continuance insurance.

Discounted health insurance.

Training and ongoing career development opportunities.

Ready to take the lead in your career journey? Join us at Mount Pleasant and be part of something extraordinary!

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com