Senior Drilling and blasting Engineer
Copper Quail
Full-time
On-site
Port Loko, Northern, Sierra Leone
Ensure adherence to relevant HSE policies, procedures, objectives, and regulations, demonstrating a commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviors. -
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ï· Use geological data, mine plans, and survey information to develop blast masters, designs, shot timing, and produce patterns as needed for execution. -
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ï· Collaborate with Senior planning engineers to develop blast plans based on equipment capabilities. -
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ï· Continuously evaluate and optimize blasting parameters such as burden/spacing, hole depth/orientation, shot timing, etc., to improve fragmentation and comply with geotechnical pit -wall standards.
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ï· - Ensure plans align with short -, medium -, and long -term strategies and objectives. -
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ï· Develop and take ownership of the blasting sign -off procedure. -
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ï· Actively promote and engage in a proactive safety culture. -
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ï· Be responsible for knowledge transfer and training of other employees within the Technical Department. -
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ï· Deputize for the Chief Mining Engineer when necessary. -
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ï· Senior staff are expected to conduct comprehensive training and development programs for junior staff regularly. This includes facilitating skills development, ensuring effective knowledge transfer, and promoting capacity -building initiatives aligned with organisational goals. The aim is to enhance team growth and efficiency, contributing to the company's overall success.
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ï· Prepare monthly cost reconciliation and forecasting for drill and blast operations. -
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ï· Assist in developing drill & blast budgets and review operational costs against budget as needed. -
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ï· Ensure drill & blast planning complies with safety regulations, environmental standards, SOPS, and company best practices. -
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ï· Always Prioritise safety, ensuring that drill & blast plans support safe production. Identify, report, and collaborate with management to rectify any hazards.
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ï· Utilize geological data, mine plans and survey information to develop blast masters, blast designs and shot timing, and produce patterns as required for execution.
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ï· Liaise with Senior planning engineers and develop blast plans based on equipment capacities.
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ï· Continuously assess and optimize blasting parameters, including burden/spacing, hole depth/orientation, shot timing etc. to optimize fragmentation and ensure geotechnical pit -wall compliance.
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ï· Work towards ensuring that plans meet short -, medium - and Long -Term strategies and objectives.
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ï· Develop and assume ownership of blasting sign -off procedure.
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ï· Promote and engage strongly with a pro -active safety culture.
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ï· Responsible for the transfer of knowledge and training of other employees within the Technical Department.
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ï· Deputize for the Chief Mining Engineer if required.
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ï· Senior staffs are expected to conduct comprehensive training and development programs for junior staffs under their supervision as a key part of their daily responsibilities. This includes facilitating skills development, ensuring effective knowledge transfer, and promoting capacity -building initiatives that are aligned with the organization's goals. The objective is to enhance the growth and efficiency of the team, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
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ï· Prepare monthly drill and blast cost reconciliation and forecast.
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ï· Assist in developing drill & blast budgets and operational cost reviews vs. budgeted, as required.
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ï· Ensure drill & blast planning complies with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, standard operating procedures and company best practices.
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ï· Always Work safely and ensure our drill & blast planning supports safe production. Identify, report and work with management to correct any hazards.
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Requirements<\/h3>Educational Qualification and Experience:
<\/div>ï· Minimum BSc. Degree in Mining Engineering.
<\/div>ï· 5 Years of drill & blast experience in hard -rock, open pit mine operations is strongly preferred.
<\/div>ï· Relevant experience in the mining industry which includes experience in large open pit operations utilizing excavators and large trucks.
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ï· Minimum BSc. Degree in Mining Engineering.
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ï· 5 Years of drill & blast experience in hard -rock, open pit mine operations is strongly preferred.
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ï· Relevant experience in the mining industry which includes experience in large open pit operations utilizing excavators and large trucks.
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