Field Drill & Blast Engineer – Hands-On Tech

Blastcon Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Full-time opportunities

DIDO across North Queensland

Accommodation, meals & travel provided

Uniforms and PPE provided

Career development

Safety-focused team environment

Job summary

Blastcon Australia is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Engineer or Technical Services Specialist for field-based roles across Townsville, Charters Towers and North Queensland. You will work with our operational teams to design, plan and execute blasting activities with a focus on safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong field capability, deep practical knowledge of drill and blast, and the ability to contribute from day one on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years post-graduate drill and blast experience or 15+ years hands-on experience.
• Strong practical field-based blasting knowledge in hard rock mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning and optimisation of drill and blast designs.
• Provide hands-on technical support on blasting activities.
• Conduct on-bench QAQC inspections and verify hole layouts and depths.
• Analyse blast performance and identify practical improvements.
• Maintain technical records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Field-based execution

Drill & blast techniques

Operational collaboration

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

drill & blast software

GPS guidance systems

QAQC methods

Job description

Blastcon Australia is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Engineer or Technical Services Specialist for field-based roles across Townsville, Charters Towers and North Queensland. You will work with our operational teams to design, plan and execute blasting activities with a focus on safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong field capability, deep practical knowledge of drill and blast, and the ability to contribute from day one on site.