Senior Drill and Blast Engineer at Newmont Mining Corporation

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• To supervise the development of technical plans, such as drill, blasting, and quality control activities, to enable the underground operations to carry out safe production.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Drill and Blast Design Approval:

• Supervise and assist in the development of drill and blast designs, track cost and blast improvement parameters.
• Approve blast designs before blasting, track cost and blast improvement parameters.
• Monitor the tracking of the SLS drill and blast register.
• Monitor stope fragmentation and ensure budgets KPI’s in terms of stope dilution and recovery are maintained.
• Supervise the development of stope atlases for all production rings.
• Review all production ring close outs in terms of ring reconciliation.
• Ensure quality control of data integrity and management.
• Monitor the draw percentage of SLS rings and backfill compliance to eradicate waste reporting on draw point of SLS rings.
• Establish, implement and maintain the drill and blast engineering processes, standards and procedures for the Subika technical services team.
• Perform routine QAQC check in stopes to ensure correct production drilling setup for Solo, ITH and Rhino.
• Liaise with geotechnical team periodically to review stope charging collars for stoping and SLS rings.
• Perform routing checks on loaders to ensure draw percentage(%) for SLS rings are being adhered to.

Mine Scheduling:

• Support in mine scheduling activities to assist with drill and blast plan for weekly, monthly and three months scheduling.
• Monitor contractor’s equipment for compliance to KPI’s and schedule.
• Contribute to annual budgeting activities in relation to mine production.
• Contribute to the scheduling of SLS rings on draw points per level.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Create quality weekly and monthly reports for site management team.
• Ensure the data integrity of Pitram reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Contribute to statutory reporting.
• Ensure adherence to policies, standards and procedures in all areas of operations.
• Monitor blast variations and emissions to ensure compliance with the national and best practice guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, codes and regulations and assist in securing permits.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Actively participate in all Newmont Ghana safety and environmental systems and initiatives.
• Demonstrate personal commitment regarding safety and environmental practices.
• Identify potential hazards and actions that is appropriately taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
• Raise, discuss, and make resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.

YOUR TRAINING, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ degree in Mining Engineering.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years working in an underground mining environment
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in underground mining operational time such as blasting, drilling, haulage and service crew works is preferred.
• Preferred previous experience in ventilation and drill and blast engineering.
• Preferred experience in supervising a drill and blast engineering team.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in the use of the design software (DESWIK).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Deadline driven.
• Results driven.
• Safety conscious.
• Takes initiative.
• Results driven.
• Proactive.
• Attention to Detail.
• Accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Combination of office and underground mining conditions.
• Noise exposure within the requirements for earplugs or/and earmuffs.
• Dark environment which requires personal attachment of lit head gear.
• Underground conditions include steep decline with section of uneven terrain.
• Working with corrosive chemicals.