Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator

Equinox Gold Corp.; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team in Geraldton, Ontario, on a 14:14 fly-in fly-out rotation. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr.

D&B Coordinator will supervise the drill and blast engineering team and coordinate drill and blast activities. This role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and the implementation of improvements from design to execution in an open pit environment, with QA/QC and adherence to best practices and local

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of open pit drill and blast experience.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience with historic underground workings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns.
• Lead the open pit blast optimization projects.
• Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel.
• Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution.
• Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions.
• Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft 365

Deswik

Analytical thinking

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Job Title: Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator

Job Summary

Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. D&B Coordinator is responsible supervision of the drill and blast engineering team and coordinating drill and blast activities.

This is a 14:14 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns.
• Lead the open pit blast optimization projects.
• Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel.
• Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution.
• Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions.
• Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experienced with any CAD software; Deswik preferred.
• Experience in drill & blast design is an asset.
• Strong spatial and analytical skills.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.

Experience, Qualifications and Education

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in open pit drill and blast; hard-rock open-pit mining preferred. Supervisory experience an asset.
• Previous experience with historic underground workings preferred.