Senior Drill & Blast Leader – Open-Pit Optimization (FIFO)

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 109,973 - 134,411; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to lead the drill and blast engineering team and coordinate activities for open-pit operations. This 14:14 FIFO role is based in Geraldton, Ontario, reporting to the Engineering Superintendent and focused on blasting optimization and process improvements.

The position requires a strong safety record, 6+ years in open-pit drill and blast, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in open pit drill and blast; hard-rock open-pit mining preferred. Supervisory experience an asset.
• Previous experience with historic underground workings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns.
• Lead the open pit blast optimization projects.
• Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel.
• Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution.
• Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions.
• Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

English

Independence

Attention to detail

MS Office

CAD software

Deswik

Drill & blast design

Spatial skills

Inclusion

Tools

CAD software

Deswik

Job description

Equinox Gold is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to lead the drill and blast engineering team and coordinate activities for open-pit operations. This 14:14 FIFO role is based in Geraldton, Ontario, reporting to the Engineering Superintendent and focused on blasting optimization and process improvements.

The position requires a strong safety record, 6+ years in open-pit drill and blast, and supervisory experience.