Senior Drill & Blast Engineer

OZLAND MINING SERVICES PTY LTD; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster: 8/6 days

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation on all hours

Salary sacrifice options

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Ozland Mining Services seeks an experienced Senior Drill & Blast Engineer to lead design and optimization of blast plans in Western Australia. You will coordinate with mine planning, analyze performance, and drive safety and efficiency across operations.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, leadership, and ongoing improvements to fragmentation, productivity and costs while complying with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drill and blast engineering within an open-pit mining environment.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, Civil or a relevant discipline.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in blast design, performance analysis and reconciliation, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review and optimisation of drill and blast plans.
• Coordinate blasting activities with mine planning and production schedules.
• Analyse blast performance and reconcile results against design objectives.
• Optimise fragmentation, productivity and drilling and blasting costs.
• Prepare and review blast designs, technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Mine Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and blasting regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide technical guidance to the team.

Skills

Drill & Blast Eng

Leadership

Open-pit Mining

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining or Civil

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Senior Drill & Blast Engineer to join the Ozland Mining Services team.

If you're an accomplished Drill & Blast Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, lead continuous improvement initiatives and deliver safe, efficient and high-performing drill and blast operations.

About the Role:

• Lead the design, review and optimisation of drill and blast plans.
• Coordinate blasting activities with mine planning and production schedules.
• Analyse blast performance and reconcile results against design objectives.
• Optimise fragmentation, productivity and drilling and blasting costs.
• Prepare and review blast designs, technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Mine Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and blasting regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide technical guidance to the team.

What We Offer:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• 8 days on / 6 days off roster, providing a balanced work and lifestyle arrangement.
• Competitive remuneration reflective of your skills and experience.
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Opportunities to influence operational performance and implement technical improvements.
• Extensive salary sacrifice options, including novated leasing, flights and more.
• A supportive and respectful team culture that values its people.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, professional development and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Proven experience in drill and blast engineering within an open-pit mining environment.
• A Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, Civil or a relevant discipline.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in blast design, performance analysis and reconciliation, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to safe, efficient mining operations.
• Current Australian C-class driver's licence.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Ability to obtain or provide a National Police Clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical, including laboratory drug and alcohol screening.

About Us:

Ozland Mining Services is a privately owned mining services company delivering specialised, end-to-end solutions across Western Australia’s resource sector.

Now is the perfect time to join Ozland Mining Services, a company with a strong positive culture, exciting growth opportunities, and highly competitive pay. Be part of something bigger and build your future with us!