DRILL & BLAST ENGINEER
CENTRAL NL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Drill & Blast Engineer on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor's degree in Mining or Civil Engineering along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing drill and blast patterns.
Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the Drill and Blast Engineer role is responsible for the design and approval of open pit drilling and blasting, following the best engineer practices. The incumbent will ensure that the goals and objectives of the mine plan are achieved while promoting and respecting the core values of Equinox Gold outlined in the Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures as well as legislative requirements
This position is located at the Project site, working on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/career?company=marathongo
Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment through personal behaviors and conversations.
- Establish and promote a respectful and healthy work environment at all times.
- Be a courageous health, safety, and environment leader, adhere to promote health, safety, and environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
- Actively participate in and help lead site safety initiatives.
- Perform accurate design duties on time for all drill and blast activities.
- Undertake ‘Drill and Blast’ related project studies and investigations.
- Liaise with engineering and operations team to efficiently schedule the drilling and blasting requirements and minimize interruption of other mining operations.
- Responsible for the design, review, and approval of drilling, loading and tie-in designs for open pit mining.
- Develop and maintain high technical standards for drilling & blasting.
- Keep track of all the drilling and blasting performances through data reporting and databases.
- Assist the Mine Planners with short- and long-term planning of drill & blast activities.
- Evaluate performance and adjust parameters accordingly.
- Conduct audits/inspections and optimization programs, to reduce drill deviation and maintain dilution control.
- Manages the open pit blasting program.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety and productivity.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Engineering.
- Professional designation (P.Eng) in Newfoundland or able to quickly obtain the designation.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in designing drill and blast patterns.
- Experience working in a remote mining or industrial setting is an asset.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Excellent knowledge of drilling and blasting regulatory requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships.
- 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 IT and dispatch group required.
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A valid driver’s license and drivers abstract required.
ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:
Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
ABOUT US:
HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
