Drill & Blast Engineer

Drill & Blast Engineer Greenbushes Lithium Operation Permanent, Full-time position -  8:6 Roster About the Role Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, the successful candidate will carry out the drill and blast planning processes for the Greenbushes mining operation so as to ensure that drilling and blasting operations are conducted in a safe, economic, and environmentally responsible manner. Responsibilities include: produce drill and blast proposals and designs for operational and practical implementation based on the

Long Term Mine Planning Engineer’s concept designs, and according to short-term scheduling requirements; monitor and manage all drill and blast related production statistics; on a monthly basis review drill and blast performance against targets and investigate any variations to budget; liaise with the Mine Production Engineer (Scheduling) to ensure the short-term plan meets the requirements of the budget and forecasts; determine if the medium-term activities are aligned with the long-term plan and recommend appropriate action to mitigate areas of concern; liaise in general with external consultants as required e.g. mining, geotechnical, engineering, environmental, quality; assist with the preparation of reports to obtain regulatory approvals; review monthly contractor claims and provide recommendations for negotiated adjustments; and deputise and assist the Manager Mining as required. About the Candidate Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering or relevant experience; 2 years in mining open pit environment; 2 years’ experience in drill and blast design; Exposure to mining contract management; Proficient with planning software such as ShotPlus, Surpac and CAD mine design software; Proficient with Microsoft suite especially Excel, Word, Powerpoint; and Current WA Driver’s License.

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