Senior Drill & Blast Superintendent – Lithium Open Pit

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World Class Facilities

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

MinRes is seeking a highly experienced Drill and Blast Superintendent to lead our drill and blast operations at Wodgina Lithium, on a 5/2, 4/3 roster. This pivotal role will drive the optimisation of drill rig performance and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all drilling and blasting activities in line with production targets and site objectives.

Key responsibilities include leading daily operations, mentoring teams, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a hard-rock open-pit mining environment.
• Proven leadership of large drill and blast operations and contractor performance.
• Current WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of blasting software and mine planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily drill and blast operations aligned with mine plan and production schedule.
• Manage and mentor a team of supervisors and crews.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor drilling and blasting KPIs for productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with mine planning, production, and geology teams to optimise designs.
• Oversee planning, execution, and QA of drilling and blasting activities.
• Ensure asset utilisation and maintenance coordination for drill rigs.
• Perform inspections and audits to maintain high safety standards.
• Control costs and assist in budgets and forecasts.
• Champion a strong safety culture and site safety management systems.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Risk management

Education

WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Tools

Blasting software

Mine planning tools

Job description

MinRes is seeking a highly experienced Drill and Blast Superintendent to lead our drill and blast operations at Wodgina Lithium, on a 5/2, 4/3 roster. This pivotal role will drive the optimisation of drill rig performance and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all drilling and blasting activities in line with production targets and site objectives.

Key responsibilities include leading daily operations, mentoring teams, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance,