Drill and Blast Superintendent Perth Job No: 520764 Work Type: Permanent, Full time Categories: Operations Leadership This role is critical in managing and optimising the performance of our drill rigs on a 5/2/4/3 roster from Perth. Learn more
Drill and Blast Superintendent Perth Job No: 520764 Work Type: Permanent, Full time Categories: Operations Leadership This role is critical in managing and optimising the performance of our drill rigs on a 5/2/4/3 roster from Perth. Learn more
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Job Description
MinRes can offer you!
- ASX 200 Company A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
- Our peoples wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking with inhouse Wellness Centre including onsite Mental Health Support.
- We encourage innovation the courage to take on the impossible and the passion to make it happen.
The Opportunity
MinRes are seeking experienced and proactive Drill and Blast Superintendents to lead our drill and blast operations on a 4/3/5/2 roster. This role is critical in managing and optimising the performance of up to 15 drill rigs ensuring the safe efficient and costeffective delivery of all drilling and blasting activities in alignment with production targets and site objectives.
- Lead and coordinate daily drill and blast operations ensuring alignment with the mine plan and production schedule.
- Manage and mentor a team of supervisors and crews
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety environmental and statutory regulations.
- Develop and monitor drilling and blasting KPIs ensuring continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
- Liaise with mine planning production and geology teams to optimise blast designs and fragmentation.
- Oversee the planning execution and quality assurance of drilling and blasting activities including pattern design timing loading and firing.
- Ensure effective asset utilisation and maintenance coordination for the fleet of 15 drill rigs.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure high operational and safety standards.
- Control drill and blast costs and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure that all operations adhere to sitespecific safety management systems
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive experience working in a Senior Leadership role within a hardrock openpit mining environment
- Proven leadership experience managing largescale drill and blast operations and contractor performance.
- Current WA Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency (or ability to obtain).
- Strong knowledge of blasting software and mine planning tools.
- Familiarity with lithium or hard rock operations is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Strong safety leadership and risk management capabilities.
About Mineral Resources (MinRes)
MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium iron ore energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation MinRes has become one of the ASXs bestperforming companies since listing in 2006.
At MinRes the futures bright. Be part of our next chapter.
Employment Type
Full-Time
