Drill & Blast Engineer
SSR Mining Inc.•Victor, ID
•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Drill & Blast Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, and optimize drilling and blasting operations for open pit operations. This role involves planning and executing efficient and safe blast designs, monitoring drilling activities, and compiling drill and blast costs. Collaborate with various departments to ensure that blasting operations meet production targets, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years blasting experience, or a combination of education and experience
- Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, managers, projects and operations
- Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions
Nice To Haves
- Use of mine design and scheduling packages preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize blast designs that maximize rock fragmentation, minimize environmental impact, and ensure the safety of all personnel
- Select appropriate drill pattern sizes, explosive types, and initiation sequences
- Ensure that drill patterns are executed as planned and that drilling activities align with the blast design specifications
- Understand the process of procurement, storage, and handling of explosives in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and with proper documentation
- Ensure that all drilling and blasting activities comply with safety regulations, industry best practices, and company policies
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
- Monitor the environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly rock, and implement measures to mitigate these effects
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Collect and analyze data from drilling and blasting activities to monitor performance, optimize processes, and report on key metrics
- Provide monthly cost and usage reports to stakeholders
- Work closely with geologists, mine planners, and other engineers to integrate drilling and blasting plans with overall mine operations.
- Support cross-functional teams to achieve production targets
- Identify opportunities for improving drilling and blasting processes, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and efficiency
- Assist with projects as required
Benefits
- 401(k)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- employee share purchase plan
- PTO
- STI
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
