Senior Drill & Blast Engineer — Open-Cut Coal, FIFO
Whitehaven Coal
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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.
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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
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