NGM - Surface Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert

Position Description:

ANevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the drill & blast strategy across the largest gold-producing complex in the world.  NGM’s combination of diverse geologies, complex underground geometries, and large‑scale open pits creates one of the most technically challenging drill & blast environments in North America.

Key aspects of the role focus on technical leadership, standardization, and performance improvement across both underground and open pit mining operations.

In this influential, multi-site role, you will drive the technical integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence of our drill and blast practices - ensuring they are safe, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with NGM’s strategic objectives.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior technical professional who enjoys combining hands-on field engagement, advanced analytical work, and enterprise level influence to elevate drilling and blasting performance across the largest gold-producing complex in the world.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our DNA values guide everything we do: Zero Harm, Responsible & Accountable, Partnerships, Results Driven, Fit for Purpose, Honest & Transparent, and Sustainable Legacy. We are committed to being the employer of choice, developing our people, and building strong technical capability across our operations.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead Drill & Blast Standards: Develop, maintain, and ensure consistent application of drill and blast standards across underground and open pit operations. 

• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Maintain alignment with explosives regulations, environmental requirements, and NGM’s Zero Harm standard. 

• Enhance Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with geotechnical, mine design, maintenance, and operations teams to improve planning integration and operational execution. 

• Optimize Performance: Analyze design parameters and performance data to improve key outcomes such as fragmentation, over/underbreak, drill accuracy, wall control, consumables usage, and explosive product selection.

• Advance the adoption of modern drill navigation, instrumentation, and blast design technologies to drive repeatable excellence.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Support mine‑to‑mill initiatives, coordinate technical studies, and implement opportunities that enhance efficiency and reduce cost. 

• Support Training & Capability Building: Strengthen D&B engineering skills through coaching, field engagement, and mentorship in Compass - NGM’s engineering development program.

• Guide Procurement & Technology Decisions: Provide input on equipment, explosives, and instrumentation specifications to ensure cost‑effective, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates bring a balance of strong technical fundamentals and the ability to influence field execution across diverse mining environments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 10+ years of mining experience including both open pit and underground drill & blast exposure required. Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership.

• Must pass an ATF Employee Possessor background check. 

• Extensive knowledge of drill & blast design, explosives products, and field application required. 

• Strong analytical capability and the ability to prepare comprehensive reports, studies, and technical assessments required. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to explosives handling, personal environmental exposure, and contaminant management preferred.

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans designed to support your professional growth and well-being.
• A dynamic, forward-thinking work environment with opportunities to influence the future direction of our mining operations.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations.

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