Blasting Engineer: Open Pit Design & Field Support

Orica Limited; Kota Bangun II; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Blasting Engineer based at the Kota Bangun Site to provide safe, practical technical support for open pit blasting activities. You will collaborate with Orica operations and customer teams to deliver effective blast designs, support safe execution, and drive continuous improvement in blasting performance.

The role involves preparing designs, charging and timing plans, maintaining records, analyzing blast data, and applying improvements while ensuring SHES compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in open pit blasting and blast design.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations, operational instructions, technical reports and presentations.
• Strong safety awareness and field discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate drill-and-blast designs, charging plans, timing plans, and technical calculations.
• Provide field support to blast crews during blast preparation and execution.
• Ensure activities comply with Orica, customer, statutory, and SHES requirements.
• Maintain accurate and traceable blast records.
• Collect and analyse blast-performance data including fragmentation, vibration, airblast, and velocity of detonation.
• Investigate unexpected blast outcomes and recommend practical improvements.
• Support electronic blasting systems and technical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Explosive knowledge

Initiation systems

Charging practices

Blast performance

Safety awareness

Field discipline

Problem solving

Engineering calculations

Technical reports

Presentations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Integrity & accountability

Attention to detail

English proficiency

SHOTPlus experience

Vibration monitoring

Fragmentation analysis

Blasting licence

Shotfirer qualification

Tools

SHOTPlus

Job description

Orica is seeking a Blasting Engineer based at the Kota Bangun Site to provide safe, practical technical support for open pit blasting activities. You will collaborate with Orica operations and customer teams to deliver effective blast designs, support safe execution, and drive continuous improvement in blasting performance.

The role involves preparing designs, charging and timing plans, maintaining records, analyzing blast data, and applying improvements while ensuring SHES compliance and strong