Graduate Technical Engineer

Platinum Blasting Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5:2 roster

Camp facilities on site

Graduate development program

Mentorship and rotations

Mateship and team culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Platinum Blasting Services currently seeks a motivated Graduate Drill and Blast Engineer in Brisbane. You will gain hands-on exposure under experienced engineers and supervisors while based in our Brisbane Support Office with travel to site.

You will assist in drill and blast design, planning and continuous improvement, reporting to the Technical Services Manager and collaborating with site teams to build your technical foundations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Vacation work or cadetship in open-cut mining is preferred.
• Right to work in Australia and based in Queensland.
• Standard 11 or willingness to obtain one.
• Health assessment/medical and background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and review of drill patterns and blast layouts.
• Support day-to-day drill and blast planning and production targets.
• Contribute to explosive management and safety processes.
• Support pre-blast inspections and safety audits.
• Collect and analyse blast performance data for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional site teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Blast design software

Job description

We're looking for a motivated Graduate Drill and Blast Engineer to join our team and build a long-term career in mining. You'll be based in our Brisbane Support Office with regular travel to site so you cangain hands-on exposure to all facets of the drill and blast function under the mentorship of experienced engineers and supervisors.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• 5:2 roster supporting work life balance
• Great camp facilities when you are on site
• Structured graduate development – mentoring, rotations and clear progression pathways
• Exposure to all areas of drill and blast engineering under the guidance and mentorship of a supportive manager
• Mateship that matters – a team culture where safety and support come first
• Wellbeing support – your loved ones can access EAP for support with career, managing finances, confidential counselling, etc.

The Role

As our Graduate Drill and Blast Engineer, you'll support the planning, design and continuous improvement of drill and blast activities on site. You'll report to our supportive Technical Services Manager, working alongside experienced engineers and supervisors to build your technical foundations.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the design and review of drill patterns and blast layouts to meet production and fragmentation targets
• Support day-to-day drill and blast planning, flagging any constraints or deviations that could affect production
• Participate in explosive management processes, including compliant storage, handling and charging activities
• Contribute to safety observations, critical control audits and pre-blast inspections under supervision
• Collect, analyse and report on blast performance data to support continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with Drill and Blast, Operational Crews, Site Personnel, Production and Maintenance teams

What You'll Need

Must-haves:

• Degree qualification (completed or nearing completion) in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• Vacation work, cadetship or prior exposure to an open-cut mining environment
• Right to work in Australia and based in Queensland
• Standard 11 or willing to obtain oneCurrent Queensland Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment (or willing to obtain)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a genuine interest in drill and blast design
• Able to pass pre-employment checks including medical, drug and alcohol and background check

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with blast design or mine planning software