Phoenix – Open Pit Drill & Blast Engineer

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Sr. Drill & Blast Engineer at our Phoenix operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for all the technical aspects of drill and blast engineering at the open pit at the Phoenix mine.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

Responsibilities:

• Blast pattern design guidance (burden, spacing, hole diameter, depth, sub-drill, explosives type, etc.)
• Blast pattern design creation
• Shot timing recommendation
• Fragmentation analysis
• Presplitting analysis
• Minimizing dilution
• Leading cost saving initiatives
• Maintaining the drill model (forecast and execution levels)
• Interacting with operations at the blasting line out meetings and in the field
• Aiding in the weekly blast shot sequencing meetings
• Wall/vibration control
• Maintain and explain variances to the drilling and blasting budgets for the operations group on a weekly and monthly basis
• Other projects associated with a progressive mining environment that are assigned on an as needed basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Engineering or related field required
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in open pit mining engineering preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with other divisions to optimize the plans of current and future mining activities required
• Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
• Ability to get BATF clearance to handle explosives required
• Experience using Shot Plus, Whitesis, Alpha-Blast, Signa-Shot and seismographs preferred
• Experience using Vulcan, Deswik, Whittle, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Team leader, problem solver and excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time required
• Ability to cross-train with the mining engineering group required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer You 

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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