Senior Engineer - Drill and Blast

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
• Bonus’ including short and long-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift

This roster will be 5/2 4/3.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available. 

About the role

Reporting to the Superintendent - Technical Services you will be responsible for leading the Open Pit Drill & Blast Engineering team in delivering: Open Pit drill and blast designs, managing reporting routines, providing technical guidance, and enhancing collaboration with Operations and Mining Engineering teams.

 Key Responsibilities will include:

• Planning, conducting, and supervising all designs, plans, and analysis related to Drill and Blast
• Providing cost-effective, functional and sound designs, ensuring safety and maximisation of ore recovery
• Designing, implementing, and reviewing quality control and quality assurance specifications and documentation for drill and blast
• Ensuring Drill and Blast design practices conform to industry standards.
• Monitoring and reconciling drill and blast performance against design parameters, including explosives, drilling rates, and cost.
• Developing and improving systems and procedures for the drill and blast function, including quality assurance and control processes.
• Authorising Drill and Blast plans, including blast masters, drill designs and tie-in designs.
• Providing input to short-term, weekly, and budget plans, and assist with daily production planning.
• Scoping, leading and implementing site Drill and Blast projects
• Championing Evolution Mining's Values and commitment to Safety, Environment, Inclusion and Diversity, and Emissions Reduction (Net Zero)

About you

In your new rolw you will require the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bach of Engineering Mining
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar senior role with expertise in Drill & Blast
• Proficient with mine design and drill and blast software, as well as wall control blasting techniques
• High degree of safety awareness, proven hazard identification, and risk assessment skills
• Strong understanding of safety systems and open pit production mining methods, and have demonstrated business improvement experience with tangible results
• Contract management experience is desired (non essential)
• Excel in understanding and applying work standards, building professional relationships, planning and organizing, delivering results, analysing data, and applying expertise and technology
• High level of flexibility with the ability to follow instructions and procedures, cope with pressures and setbacks, and consistently work safely
• Demonstrable competency in using mine planning software, MS Office tools, Deswik, and ShotPlus or similar

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

 We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.