Senior Mine Engineer- Drill Blast
Senior Mine Engineer- Drill Blast
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Drill and Blast Engineer to join our gold mining operation in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in all aspects of drilling and blasting activities while managing a team of drill and blast engineers across our openpit or underground operations. This position plays a critical role in optimizing fragmentation to meet mill throughput requirements while ensuring safe and efficient mining practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of drill and blast engineers providing technical guidance and professional development
Design implement and optimize drill and blast patterns
Optimize drill and blast parameters to improve fragmentation and align with production schedules to consistently meet mill throughput targets
Develop and implement drill and blast designs while collaborating with geology mining and processing teams to optimize ore recovery and minimize dilution
Operational Oversight Provide technical expertise in supporting mining operations ensuring that drill and blast considerations are integrated into decisionmaking processes to achieve production targets while maintaining safety and environmental standards.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or another similar field
Minimum 7 years of experience in drill and blast engineering preferably in hard rock mining environments with gold mining experience
Demonstrated technical expertise in drill and blast design and implementation
Strong leadership interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Experience with relevant software including Deswik Vulcan Blast IQ and/or SHOT Plus is preferred
Demonstrating visible leadership examples of OceanaGolds Values Care Respect Integrity Performance and Teamwork
Demonstrated leadership and problemsolving skills.
Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit demonstrate manual dexterity walk on blasted shot material climb stairs talk hear and see.
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
Work is in a surface mine setting which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment including hard hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steeltoe boots protective clothing gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
Additional Information :
WHATS ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary shortterm and longterm bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
- Great residential location close to Charlotte SC and is located between the mountains and sea.
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
