Senior Drill & Blast Lead — Pattern Optimization

Copper World Inc; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company–匹配

Life insurance & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Supervisor to lead site-wide drilling and blasting activities at our Arizona operations. You will mentor drill and blast crews, manage schedules, and ensure work is performed safely and cost-effectively in line with technical designs and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, you will coordinate with Mine Engineering, Geology, and Geotechnical teams to optimize fragmentation and wall stability while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience in drilling and blasting in open pit environments.
• Proven ability to mentor junior supervisors and crews.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and ability to obtain Employee Possessor status.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site-wide drilling and blasting program and mentor crews.
• Direct supervision of drill crews, blast crews, and foremen.
• Manage schedules and timecards; conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide field input to blast design improvements with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Pattern design

Blasting sequences

Geotechnical principles

Initiation systems knowledge

ANFO handling

Bulk emulsion delivery

Leadership

MS Office

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MSHA regulations familiarity

Job description

Hudbay is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Supervisor to lead site-wide drilling and blasting activities at our Arizona operations. You will mentor drill and blast crews, manage schedules, and ensure work is performed safely and cost-effectively in line with technical designs and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, you will coordinate with Mine Engineering, Geology, and Geotechnical teams to optimize fragmentation and wall stability while maintaining compliance