Senior Drill & Blast Engineer: Optimize Blasting & Safety

PetroSea; Idaho; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PetroSea in Idaho, United States, seeks a seasoned geologist with blasting expertise to design drill and blast plans, supervise on-site teams, and optimize explosive stock while maintaining regulatory permits.

You will lead subcontractors, ensure safety, and forecast explosives usage, aligning with project costs and client relations. The role requires strong leadership and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology required.
• Minimum 5 years in mining with 3 years in blasting.
• Shot firer certification required.
• Fluent English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review blast plans and verify blast volume with survey systems to optimize costs and stock.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to adjust blast holes on site per daily schedule.
• Indirectly supervise drilling and blasting to ensure safety compliance and proper record-keeping.
• Forecast explosives usage to manage on-site stock.
• Maintain and implement SHE programs and risk controls.

Skills

Mining experience

Blasting experience

Leadership

English fluency

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Tools

Drill & blast design software

ShotPlus/Plan software

Job description

PetroSea in Idaho, United States, seeks a seasoned geologist with blasting expertise to design drill and blast plans, supervise on-site teams, and optimize explosive stock while maintaining regulatory permits.

You will lead subcontractors, ensure safety, and forecast explosives usage, aligning with project costs and client relations. The role requires strong leadership and fluency in English.