Open-Pit Drill & Blast Engineer: Optimization & Safety

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

PTO

STI

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Drill & Blast Engineer in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The role involves designing and optimizing drilling and blasting operations for open-pit activities while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent experience, alongside strong communication and adaptability skills. A salary range of $95,000 to $105,000 is offered, including benefits like 401(k), medical, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years of blasting experience.
• Strong communication skills to build and maintain a network.
• Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize blast designs for safe operations.
• Select appropriate drill pattern sizes and explosive types.
• Conduct regular safety audits and monitor environmental impact.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field

5+ years of blasting experience

Tools

Mine design and scheduling packages

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

The Drill & Blast Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, and optimize drilling and blasting operations for open pit operations. This role involves planning and executing efficient and safe blast designs, monitoring drilling activities, and compiling drill and blast costs. Collaborate with various departments to ensure that blasting operations meet production targets, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Day To Day

• Develop and optimize blast designs that maximize rock fragmentation, minimize environmental impact, and ensure the safety of all personnel
• Select appropriate drill pattern sizes, explosive types, and initiation sequences
• Ensure that drill patterns are executed as planned and that drilling activities align with the blast design specifications
• Understand the process of procurement, storage, and handling of explosives in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and with proper documentation
• Ensure that all drilling and blasting activities comply with safety regulations, industry best practices, and company policies
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Monitor the environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly rock, and implement measures to mitigate these effects
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Collect and analyze data from drilling and blasting activities to monitor performance, optimize processes, and report on key metrics
• Provide monthly cost and usage reports to stakeholders
• Work closely with geologists, mine planners, and other engineers to integrate drilling and blasting plans with overall mine operations. Support cross-functional teams to achieve production targets
• Identify opportunities for improving drilling and blasting processes, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and efficiency
• Assist with projects as required
  
  

Is This You??

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years blasting experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, managers, projects and operations
• Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions
• Use of mine design and scheduling packages preferred
  
  

Working Conditions & Environment

• This is a site-based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine, located in a high-altitude environment (above 8,000 feet), and will require the ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather conditions as needed
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection
  
  

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Drill & Blast Engineer position and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $95,000 to $105,000 Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.