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Drill & Blast Engineer

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Drill & Blast Engineer

Redpath Australia is seeking a motivated and proactive Drill & Blast Engineer to join our team at Cowal Gold Operations.

Working closely with underground operations personnel, supervisors and technical teams, you will be responsible for the planning, design, monitoring and optimisation of underground drilling and blasting activities to achieve safe, productive and cost-effective mining outcomes.

This is a hands-on site-based role where you'll spend time underground building relationships with crews, understanding operational challenges and developing practical solutions that contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster, offering the opportunity to work on a leading underground gold mining operation while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

 



Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare drilling, blasting and mine plans to support production targets and schedules.
  • Design and optimise drill patterns, charging designs and firing sequences.
  • Conduct underground inspections and provide technical support to operational teams.
  • Monitor blast performance and complete stope performance analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, recovery, dilution control and mining efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate production and development data and reporting.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators and site leadership to achieve operational objectives.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across underground mining activities.


Qualifications

About You:
 

  • Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
  • Experience in underground hard rock mining environments.
  • Exposure to drill and blast, mine planning or mine engineering activities.
  • Experience using mine planning and scheduling software.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • A hands-on approach with a genuine desire to work closely with underground operations.


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About the Company

Redpath Group

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, R...

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