Drill and Blast Engineer
Job no: 502847
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.
The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.
Drill & Blast Engineer:
Reporting directly to the Senior Mine Production Engineer, the key responsibility of the Drill and Blast Engineer is to complete drill and blast design, QAQC, reconciliations and general mining engineering support to the Mining team.
This role will be based on an 8/6 roster, drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane.
Qualifications, Competencies & knowledge:
To be successful in this role, you will be a strong performer with the ability to lead through positive actions. You will have great ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels; while having strong Underground mining experience with a practical understanding of underground drainage, power, air, water, ventilation and backfill techniques.
- Minimum of 2 years underground metalliferous mining experience
- Technical experience, especially in mine scheduling and planning experience, will be well regarded.
- Practical underground experience will be well regarded.
- Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering (Essential).
- Queensland Explosives Security Clearance (QESC) (Essential).
- Manual Drivers license.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Deswik solutions
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintain a cost-conscious culture is practiced by team members.
- Timely delivery of plans for customers, including reporting & document control
- Consistently apply Workplace Management Procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, agreed visions and values, and MMG Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate behaviour consistent with MMG Minerals vision and values and code of conduct.
- Contribute towards a strong team working culture within the Technical services team.
- Continually seeks to improve existing workplace practices.
What we offer
- A competitive salary package.
- A generous relocation package and local allowances are available if you choose to relocate to the local communities of Cloncurry or Mt Isa.
- Career Development opportunity working for a Global Organisation.
- A culture of thinking Safety First.
- Work with a highly skilled strategic leadership team.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, gym facilities with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
- Gym/PCYC membership
- Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
- Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
- Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.
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