POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the Mine Engineer - Drill and Blast is primarily responsible for designing and optimizing drill patterns, timing, and loading of blasts.
REPORTING TO:
Senior Mine Engineer
COLLABORATING WITH
(Key departments, External Groups):
Internal:
* Work primarily with Mine Technical Services, Mine Operations.
External:
* Work with Drilling and Blasting Contractors
PEOPLE REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
(Name of Position):
* N/A
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley Mine and MSHA safety guidelines and procedures.
* Ensure all activities are compliant with Company policies and procedures, federal and state regulations as well as local regulatory agencies.
* Strong collaboration and communication of plans and designs with various stakeholders.
* Design drill patterns.
* Design the timing and loading of blasts.
* Review performance of blasts and adjust & optimize future patterns.
* Work with short range planning to ensure adequate drill patterns are designed and ready for executions by mine operations.
* Work with blasting contractor on continuous improvement projects to improve performance and lower costs.
* Work with drilling operations to ensure design compliance is met.
* Develop and track weekly and monthly KPIs to asses performance.
* Regular field visits with stakeholders to measure progress and quality of work.
* Plan, budget, communicate, and coordinate to meet goals in a safe and efficient manner.
* Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
* 2 to 5 years of mining experience.
* Mine Engineering degree or similar.
* Knowledge of drill-blast-load-haul open pit mining sequence is preferred.
* Prior experience in a copper operation strongly preferred.
Key Competencies / Skills
* Experience with MineStar or similar fleet management system.
* Experience with SAP or similar purchasing program.
* Prior exposure to mine planning software (Vulcan, Minesight) is preferred.
* Prior exposure to blast loading and timing software (ViewShot, Delta E) is preferred.
* Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
* Strong attention to detail.
* Quick learner with proactive mindset.
* Proven ability to identify problems and devise solutions.
* Excellent communication, analytical, management and problem-solving skills are required.
* Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* This role is generally 80% office environment and 20% field environment.
* Must have ability to stand and walk for short durations, including walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces.
* Must have ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces.
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