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Engineer, Drill & Blast

Newcastle, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

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 schedule creation, explosives management, blast reconciliation, process improvement, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Blast Logic or Vulcan software proficiency, open-cut mining site experience

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 to the team, drive continuous process improvements, ensure strict adherence to safety procedures

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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