Senior Drilling and blasting Engineer

Copper Quail

Job Location:

Port Loko District - Sierra Leone

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ensure adherence to relevant HSE policies procedures objectives and regulations demonstrating a commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviors.-

Use geological data mine plans and survey information to develop blast masters designs shot timing and produce patterns as needed for execution.-

Collaborate with Senior planning engineers to develop blast plans based on equipment capabilities.-

Continuously evaluate and optimize blasting parameters such as burden/spacing hole depth/orientation shot timing etc. to improve fragmentation and comply with geotechnical pit-wall standards.

- Ensure plans align with short- medium- and long-term strategies and objectives.-

Develop and take ownership of the blasting sign-off procedure.-

Actively promote and engage in a proactive safety culture.-

Be responsible for knowledge transfer and training of other employees within the Technical Department.-

Deputize for the Chief Mining Engineer when necessary.-

Senior staff are expected to conduct comprehensive training and development programs for junior staff regularly. This includes facilitating skills development ensuring effective knowledge transfer and promoting capacity-building initiatives aligned with organisational goals. The aim is to enhance team growth and efficiency contributing to the companys overall success.

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Prepare monthly cost reconciliation and forecasting for drill and blast operations.-

Assist in developing drill & blast budgets and review operational costs against budget as needed.-

Ensure drill & blast planning complies with safety regulations environmental standards SOPS and company best practices.-

Always Prioritise safety ensuring that drill & blast plans support safe production. Identify report and collaborate with management to rectify any hazards.

Utilize geological data mine plans and survey information to develop blast masters blast designs and shot timing and produce patterns as required for execution.

Liaise with Senior planning engineers and develop blast plans based on equipment capacities.

Continuously assess and optimize blasting parameters including burden/spacing hole depth/orientation shot timing etc. to optimize fragmentation and ensure geotechnical pit-wall compliance.

Work towards ensuring that plans meet short- medium- and Long-Term strategies and objectives.

Develop and assume ownership of blasting sign-off procedure.

Promote and engage strongly with a pro-active safety culture.

Responsible for the transfer of knowledge and training of other employees within the Technical Department.

Deputize for the Chief Mining Engineer if required.

Senior staffs are expected to conduct comprehensive training and development programs for junior staffs under their supervision as a key part of their daily responsibilities. This includes facilitating skills development ensuring effective knowledge transfer and promoting capacity-building initiatives that are aligned with the organizations goals. The objective is to enhance the growth and efficiency of the team contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Prepare monthly drill and blast cost reconciliation and forecast.

Assist in developing drill & blast budgets and operational cost reviews vs. budgeted as required.

Ensure drill & blast planning complies with applicable safety regulations environmental standards standard operating procedures and company best practices.

Always Work safely and ensure our drill & blast planning supports safe production. Identify report and work with management to correct any hazards.

Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience:

Minimum BSc. Degree in Mining Engineering.

5 Years of drill & blast experience in hard-rock open pit mine operations is strongly preferred.

Relevant experience in the mining industry which includes experience in large open pit operations utilizing excavators and large trucks.

Ensure adherence to relevant HSE policies procedures objectives and regulations demonstrating a commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviors.- Use geological data mine plans and survey information to develop blast masters designs shot timing and produce patterns as needed for execution.-...