Drill and Blast Engineer

Job Description

Haile Gold Mine is currently seeking a dynamic and 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.

We believe in fostering the growth and development of our employees. While this role will start in the Open Pit Planning Team, there are numerous opportunities for career placements within our organization. Future roles could include Underground and Open Pit positions, such as other planning positions, continuous improvement, geotechnical engineering, ventilation engineering, and more. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and support they need to excel in their careers.

• Collaborate with the engineering, geology, and mine operations team to develop drill and blast plans that optimize production and aligns with mid-range and LOM plans.
•  Assist EOM reports of mining areas.
•  Generate drill pattern designs, blast timing, activity sequences, and schedules for the short-range drill and blast plans.
• Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, and bench plan compliance to identify areas for improvement.
•  Monitor, analyze, and plan pit sequence to identify areas of for improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure mine plans align with overall production goals.
•  Perform daily, weekly, monthly highwall compliance.
• Perform daily, weekly and up to 1 month drill and blast plans.
• Guide operations to meet overall Short and Long Range plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related field.
• Experience in Mining or related field preferred but not necessary.
• Exposure to mine planning software such as, Deswik (preferred), Vulcan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Great attention to detail, self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior Operations and/or engineering experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

WHAT'S 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)
   

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
 

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