Senior Underground Mining Development & Drill & Blast SME

DSS Sustainable Solutions; Hongkong; On-site; HKD 941,000 - 1,333,000; Full time

Job summary

dss+ seeks an experienced underground mining professional to review and improve development procedures for a major underground project. You will challenge existing practices, assess risks, and translate technical knowledge into practical improvements for operational effectiveness.

With 10+ years in underground mining and hands-on experience in development, drilling, charging, blasting, and contractor oversight, you will lead workshops, validate procedures with operators, and strengthen Critical

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in underground mining operations.
• Minimum 5 years directly involved in underground mine development activities.
• Hands-on experience with mechanized underground development.
• Practical experience with drilling equipment, charging systems, explosives, LHDs, and underground haulage equipment.
• Experience managing or supervising underground development contractors.
• Experience reviewing, developing, implementing, or improving standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience supporting underground mine construction, expansion, Operational Readiness, or ramp-up activities.
• Experience implementing risk-based operational procedures and Critical Control Management principles.
• Experience in Latin American underground mining operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review underground mine development procedures covering drilling, charging, blasting, ventilation, scaling, ground support, mucking, haulage, and service installation.
• Assess alignment between documented procedures, field execution, and industry good practice.
• Evaluate operational and safety risks associated with underground development activities.
• Identify hazards, credible scenarios, control gaps, and Critical Controls.
• Review procedures from operational and risk management perspectives.
• Support the development and enhancement of risk-based procedures and standards.
• Define operational hold points, authorization requirements, and stop-work criteria where appropriate.
• Conduct technical reviews, field observations, interviews, and specialist workshops.
• Engage with operators, supervisors, engineers, and contractors to validate procedural effectiveness.
• Develop recommendations that improve operational performance and strengthen risk controls.

Skills

Underground mining

Drill & blast

Risk management

Procedures review

Stakeholder facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Professional engineering registration

Tools

Drilling equipment

Charging systems

Explosives handling

LHDs

Underground haulage equipment

Job description

dss+ seeks an experienced underground mining professional to review and improve development procedures for a major underground project. You will challenge existing practices, assess risks, and translate technical knowledge into practical improvements for operational effectiveness.

With 10+ years in underground mining and hands-on experience in development, drilling, charging, blasting, and contractor oversight, you will lead workshops, validate procedures with operators, and strengthen Critical