Engineer- Mining (Drill & Blast)

Haile Gold Mine is seeking driven Drill and Blast Engineer to join our Open Pit Planning Team. As a Drill and Blast Engineer you will play a pivotal role in planning designing and optimizing our Open Pit operation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a talented team of professionals

• Collaborate with engineering geology and mine operations teams to develop drill and blast plans that optimize production and align with mid-range and Life of Mine (LOM) plans.
• Assist with end-of-month (EOM) reporting for active mining areas.
• Design drill patterns blast timing and activity sequences and develop schedules for short-range drill and blast plans.
• Analyze weekly monthly and bench plan compliance to identify variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor analyze and plan pit sequencing to support efficient and safe mining operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure mine plans align with overall production and operational goals.
• Perform daily weekly and monthly highwall compliance monitoring.
• Prepare daily weekly and up to one-month drill and blast plans.
• Provide technical guidance to operations teams to support achievement of short-range and long-range mine plans.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in mining or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik (preferred) and/or Vulcan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail; self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior operations and/or engineering experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Interest in building a longterm career in mining engineering with opportunities to progress into advanced planning technical or operational roles.

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term 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
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time