Senior - Drill & Blast Engineer

Whitehaven Coal; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

Full camp accommodation

Salary sacrifice options

26 weeks paid parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal's Daunia Mine is seeking a Senior - Drill & Blast Engineer to join the Technical Services team. You will own the design and delivery of drill and blast plans for a high-performing open-cut operation, including autonomous haulage technology, to support safe, efficient and value-driven mining.

You will provide technical guidance, monitor blast performance, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise schedules while maintaining compliance with site standards

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in drill and blast within open-cut mining operations.
• Strong planning and technical guidance for drilling and blasting activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of drill and blast plans that safely achieve production targets and maximise operational value.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure drill and blast activities align with mine plans and business objectives.
• Monitor blast performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and cost performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise drill and blast schedules and resolve operational constraints.
• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, site standards and safety systems while supporting best-practice drill and blast outcomes.

Skills

Drill & Blast experience

Education

Mining Engineering degree or related

Tools

BlastIQ

BlastLogic

Deswik

Vulcan

SPRY

Job description

Whitehaven is a leading player in Australia's coal mining industry. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating ourvalues of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We're proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone's contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn't just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role:

We are seeking a Senior - Drill & Blast Engineer to join the Technical Services team at Daunia. This role is well suited to candidates with significant Drill & Blast experience who are ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges in an open-cut coal environment. Working within a technologically advanced operation, including an autonomous haulage system, you will play a key role in designing and delivering drill and blast outcomes that support safe, efficient and value-driven mining. Partnering closely with operational and technical teams, you will drive productivity and cost performance while contributing to continuous improvement across site.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and delivery of drill and blast plans that safely achieve production targets and maximise operational value.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure drill and blast activities align with mine plans and business objectives.
• Monitor blast performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and cost performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise drill and blast schedules and resolve operational constraints.
• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements, site standards and safety systems while supporting best-practice drill and blast outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline,
• Experience in drill and blast, or related technical disciplines, within an open-cut mining operation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard drill and blast software including BlastIQ, BlastLogic as well as Deswik, Vulcan or SPRY.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• A positive, values-driven mindset, with strong communication skills, and a genuine drive for continuous improvement.

Why Whitehaven?

• FIFO from Brisbane, plus DIDO and residential opportunities.
• Full camp accommodation and site transport provided.
• Competitive salary package with salary sacrifice options, including novated leases and local living benefits.
• Access to generous employee benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 referral bonus.
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship, professional coaching and employee discounts across groceries, fuel, entertainment and more.