Drill and Blast Engineer
Job Ref: RST6317092203RST
Location: Australia – New South Wales
Mt Arthur Coal is 100% owned by BHP Billiton and is located 5km south west of Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter Valley, 125 north west of Newcastle in NSW. The mine is currently undertaking a major expansion, which will take production capacity to 20mtpa. Mt Arthur Coal is a leader in safety, productivity and environmental management.
Drill and Blast Engineer
A vacancy currently exists for an energetic and enthusiastic mining engineer to join the Drill and Blast Team at Mt Arthur Coal. This position will report to the Drill and Blast Superintendent and assist in improving safety, increasing productivity and inventories and improving the cost effectiveness of the Drill and Blast process on site. The Drill and Blast Team is transitioning from 70Mbcm of shot rock to 100Mbcm of shot rock. Additional expansion plans are being developed that will see this volume increase further.
The Drill and Blast Engineer will have the following direct responsibilities:
* Prepare drill & blast designs
* Review drill & blast activities with key production personnel to continuously improve designs and operating practices
* Conduct regular field visits of drill and blast operations to ensure high quality standards are being maintained, plans are being implemented and recommend opportunities to improve
* Collate statistics for all drill and blast operations
* Liaise with drill and blast personnel
* Ensure positive relationships with all stakeholders are developed and maintained through effective communication and consultation
* Develop and implement blasting improvement programs including strategies to reduce drill and blast costs to the business
* Ensure compliance with all HSEC Policies and Procedures, Safe Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Statutory Legislation including the Coal Mines Health and Safety Act, Explosives Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any Mine Site Rules
* Provide weekly and monthly mining reports as required
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering
* 2 years+ experience at an open cut operation
* Experience using drill and blast software (Datavis and Minescape used on site)
* NSW Open Cut Examiners Certificate of Competency would be highly regarded
* Blasting knowledge would be highly regarded. For example:
o UHL or shot firers ticket
o Knowledge of explosive products and / or open cut blasting applications
* Ability to develop good working relationships and communication with co-workers, drillers and shot firers
* Current driver’s licence
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Exposure to continuous improvement projects
Applications close on Friday 30th April 2010.
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