Underground Blasting Technical Services Engineer (Travel)

Orica Limited; Richmond Vale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica Limited in Kurri Kurri, NSW, is seeking a Technical Services Engineer - Underground Mining to apply engineering expertise to solve blasting challenges and optimise outcomes. The role is field-facing, requiring travel across Australia and New Zealand, and operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

You will collaborate with site teams and a global network of blasting specialists, delivering practical, value-driven solutions while supporting safe, efficient mining operations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of underground drill and blast experience in operational or technical roles.
• Strong practical understanding of development and/or production blasting.
• Experience using blast design and modelling software such as Deswik, ShotPlus or similar.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in dynamic operating environments.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing blast vibration and environmental impacts will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, review and optimise underground blast outcomes across production and development activities.
• Work directly with site teams to diagnose and resolve blasting challenges in operational environments.
• Lead or support technical improvement projects focused on fragmentation, dilution control, cycle time and cost performance.
• Provide technical guidance across blast design, initiation systems, loading practices and blast execution.
• Manage and advise on blast vibration and environmental impacts, particularly in sensitive operating environments.
• Support product trials, technology implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Orica specialists locally and globally to deliver practical solutions to complex blasting challenges.

Skills

Underground blasting experience

Blast design software

Deswik

ShotPlus

Stakeholder engagement

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Education

Mining Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Deswik

ShotPlus

Job description

Orica Limited in Kurri Kurri, NSW, is seeking a Technical Services Engineer - Underground Mining to apply engineering expertise to solve blasting challenges and optimise outcomes. The role is field-facing, requiring travel across Australia and New Zealand, and operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

You will collaborate with site teams and a global network of blasting specialists, delivering practical, value-driven solutions while supporting safe, efficient mining operations.