Engineer, Drill & Blast
Core
Design drill patterns, loading, and blast schedules to optimize coal flow and fragmentation in open-cut mining operations.
Role type
Mining Engineer (Drill & Blast)
Builds
Drill and blast designs, weekly execution schedules, and explosives procurement plans.
Domain
Mining (Open-cut coal)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Drill pattern design, loading and tie-up design, blast scheduling, explosives management, blast reconciliation, process improvement, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Blast Logic, Vulcan, collaborative team work, analytical thinking
Technologies
Blast Logic, Vulcan
Responsibilities
Create drill pattern designs, design loading and tie-up strategies, develop weekly drill and blast schedules, manage explosives ordering, conduct post-blast reconciliations, collaborate with mine planning teams, communicate plan changes, drive continuous process improvements, enforce safety procedures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC