Senior Blast Engineer - Open-Pit Mining, Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1.400.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-driven bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance to Paarl

Access to blasting technology

Safety-focused culture

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blast Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead design, implementation and optimization of open-pit blasting operations. You will maximize fragmentation, ensure safety and minimize environmental impact while integrating blast designs with the mining plan.

The role requires 7+ years in blast engineering, expertise in blasting software, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset with travel if needed in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in blast engineering in open-pit mining.
• Proficient with blast design software and techniques.
• Knowledge of explosives, initiation systems, and safe handling.
• Understanding of blast-induced ground vibration and mitigation.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize blast patterns for fragmentation, muckpile, and wall stability.
• Select explosives and initiation systems per geology and operations.
• Supervise blast execution and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct post-blast analyses, including fragmentation and vibration measurements.
• Use blast design software for modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with geology and mine planning to integrate designs with models.
• Investigate blast incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Develop training on safe blasting practices.
• Stay updated on blasting technology and software.
• Contribute to continuous blasting procedures improvement.

Kenntnisse

Blast design

Post-blast analysis

Vibration monitoring

Explosives handling

Safety and compliance

Team collaboration

Software: Orica BlastIQ

Software: Hexagon Blast Planner

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Orica BlastIQ

Hexagon Blast Planner

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blast Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead design, implementation and optimization of open-pit blasting operations. You will maximize fragmentation, ensure safety and minimize environmental impact while integrating blast designs with the mining plan.

The role requires 7+ years in blast engineering, expertise in blasting software, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset with travel if needed in a hybrid work setup.