Drill & Blast Engineer Underground Mining

Our client is an Australian based mining company with a focus on copper production and exploration. They hold mining and copper exploration activities in both the Pilbara region WA, as well as the Mount Isa Block in QLD. Due to current expansions and restructuring, our client is currently seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join their diverse team.

Based at their Northern QLD operation, this is a permanent FIFO position on a 86 roster. Reporting to The Production Superintendent you will be required to prepare drill and blast designs as well as to plan and schedule in accordance with the mine requirements.

The Responsibilities

• Provide stope drill and blast designs in a timely manner for stoping blocks,
• Maintain quality assurance standards and practices by conducting audit checks and inspections of drilling and blasting requirements,
• Collection, collation and reporting of mine physical data on a daily basis,
• Update all plans and weekly production schedules and graphs and any other relevant performance monitoring measures on a daily basis,
• Ensure continuous improvement by liaising with operators and Supervisors for practical plans,
• Prepare short term production, long hole drilling and development schedules,
• Data maintenance including cost control and budget,
• Training and mentoring staff if required.
  

The Requirements

• Must have tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• At least five years experience in Drill and Blast in Underground Mining environment,
• Competency with use of Microsoft Office, Surpac and Ring King software,
• Ability to write and deliver reports, presentations, business correspondence, reviews and other materials,
• Ability to diagnose issues, establish plans and determine priorities to achieve objectives,
• Commitment to quality, teamwork, innovation and achieving results,
• Ability to meet deadlines,
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate skills at all levels.

If you are looking for a great opportunity in 2012, then please send your resume!