Drill and Blast Supervisor

WorkNovaX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNovaX in Tucson is seeking a Drill and Blast Supervisor to coordinate field activities and supervise drillers and blast crews. You will ensure drilling, loading, and blasting are performed safely, per design, and in compliance with MSHA standards to meet production needs of Mine Operations.

You will oversee drill pattern execution, manage pattern quality control, lead loading and initiation activities, and ensure equipment readiness. Strong leadership and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or diploma in engineering/technical/trades.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in drilling and blasting in open pit.
• Strong leadership to manage a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep familiarity with MSHA regulations and ability to obtain Employee Possessor status.
• Proficiency with drill patterns, initiation systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of drill pattern design, drilling sequence, and loading practices for ANFO and Emulsion.

Responsibilities

• Provide site-wide coordination for the drilling program and supervision of drillers and blast crews to ensure project efficiency.
• Oversee the execution of drill patterns, ensuring holes are drilled to the correct depth, angle, and location as designed.
• Lead the loading and tie-in process of explosives to optimize fragmentation and wall stability while minimizing vibration and over-pressure.
• Ensure mine-site assets, specifically drill rigs and blasting equipment, are maintained and ready for scheduled operations.
• Support the creation of detailed blast designs.

Skills

Direct supervision

Pattern quality control

Blast performance

Operational readiness

Field design support

Leadership

MSHA safety knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Drill pattern design

Initiation systems knowledge

Loading practices (ANFO/Emulsion)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering/Technical/Trades

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tucson, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Our client is looking for a Drill and Blast Supervisor who provides coordination and direct supervision of field activities. This role is responsible for ensuring that all drilling, loading, and blasting activities are performed safely, to technical design, and in compliance with regulatory standards to meet the production needs of the Mine Operations department.

• Direct Supervision : Provide site wide coordination for the drilling program and supervision ofdrillers and blast crews to ensure project efficiency and pattern adherence.
• Pattern Quality Control : Oversee the execution of drill patterns, ensuring all holes are drilled tothe correct depth, angle, and location as specified by design.
• Blast Performance : Lead the loading and tie-in process of explosives to ensure optimalfragmentation and wall stability while minimizing vibration and over-pressure.
• Operational Readiness : Ensure mine-site assets, specifically drill rigs and blasting equipment,are maintained and ready for scheduled operations.
• Field Design Support : Support the creation of detailed blast designs

Requirements

• Education: Degree or Diploma from a Community College or University in Engineering, Technical, or Trades discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in drilling and blasting activities in an open pit environment.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and grow a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Excellence: Deep familiarity with MSHA regulations (current MSHA preferred). Ability to obtain Employee Possessor status
• Proficiency: Strong grasp of drill patterns, initiation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of drill pattern design and drilling sequence
• Knowledge of electronic and non-el initiation systems
• Knowledge of clearing and blocking procedures
• Knowledge of loading practices for ANFO and Emulsion products