Senior Engineer - Drill & Blast

Description

Workplace Type: Onsite
 

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. 

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

Opportunity

Opportunity exists to join our Mine Planning team at our Boddington mine site.

Boddington offers the ability to work in the beautiful South West on a Drive in, Drive out (DIDO) roster. Less than 2 hours from Perth and the coast there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer.

As the Senior Engineer, Drill and Blast you will lead the team responsible for the optimal design and scheduling of safe and efficient drilling and blasting activities at our large scale, dynamic operation. This is a leadership role where you will have the opportunity to drive system and process improvements to enhance the Drill and Blast Engineering function.  

With a “whole of business” focus; you’ll work closely with Mine Planning, Mine Operations, Geotechnical, Geology, Environmental & External Relations, and Processing departments to drive positive mine planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Organise the planning and design of daily, weekly and monthly drill and blast plans and designs utilising MineSight software
• Work with technical experts to optimise drilling and blasting operations to ensure the design objectives are met.
• Provide leadership to Engineers, Graduates and operations staff in drill and blast design.
• Manage contractors, ensuring performance and compliance requirements are met.  
• Budget preparation and cost management control.
• Ensure quality of work through an ongoing leadership, monitoring and audit process.
• Manage the supply of drilling and blasting consumables, products and services.
• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental and Social Responsibility awareness.

Benefits

This role is being offered on a lifestyle friendly 5:2/4:3 DIDO roster. You will enjoy every second Friday off and your public holidays!

Joining Newmont Australia means becoming part of a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, with benefits such as:

• Gold Level Health Insurance for you and your immediate family. 
• Annual performance-based incentives. 
• Salary Continuance (Income Protection). 
• Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• No more waiting around for your flight home if your plane is delayed!  
• Close proximity to Perth/Peel/Southwest region.
• Own room – no motelling!
• Employee Wellbeing Program for you and your family. 
• Close-knit teams boasting an cooperative, supportive and engaged culture.  
• Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods. 

About You

We are looking for a qualified Mine Engineer (or equivalent skills and experience) with solid Drill & Blast Engineering design experience able to effectively record, monitor and analyse blasting operations.

You will bring with you strong desire to expand and apply your technical knowledge in the continuous improvement of the operation through coordinated trials and project work.

Complementing your technical expertise you will also bring your:

• Highly effective communication skills with a proven ability to persuade, involve and lead a diverse multi-functioned group of stakeholders
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop your team, whilst fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance
• Experience in MineSight, Shotplus and Surface Manager software will be highly regarded.

Seize this opportunity to join our diverse team! Applications close on Nov 17, 2024, however shortlisting may start earlier.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.