Drill & Blast Engineer Job at Stockton Alliance Job at Downer EDI Mining, West Coast, Rest of West Coast
- Location:
- West Coast
- Rest of West Coast
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Classification:
- Mining, Resources & Energy
- Mining – Engineering & Maintenance
Downer EDI Mining is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Engineer to join our open cut mining business. The initial appointment will be a secondment for approximately 12 months to our mining alliance at Stockton mine in New Zealand but could extend beyond that period. Based in Westport on the South Island of New Zealand, candidates will work a residential roster of 5:2 and company accommodation will be provided.
Initially reporting to the Stockton Alliance Technical Services Manager, you will assist in the efficient management of the waste removal through effective Drill & Blast design and implementation. Using your sound understanding of mining activities and equipment, as part of the mine planning team you will be responsible for providing Drill & Blast design and management to the operation.
Upon completion of the secondment, further career development will be available in other Downer EDI Mining operations in Australia.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in mining or civil engineering
- Experience in open cut coal mining with Drill & Blast experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with a broad spectrum of people is essential
- A high level of computer literacy with a working knowledge of databases and scheduling processes
- Previous experience with Vulcan software would be an advantage
In return we offer
- The opportunity for an achievement orientated mining professional with a strong operations focus to work at a technically challenging operation while adding value to our rapidly expanding company
- Variety and career development while having a close working relationship with the mine’s management team as well as off site Downer EDI Mining support staff
- Commitment to a safe, injury-free working environment, a competitive salary package and the chance to experience a unique lifestyle while developing your career
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