Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we\u2019re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mining Engineer \u2013 Drill and Blast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location: <\/strong>Eliwana - Fortescue\u2019s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people.<\/p>\n

Roster: <\/strong>8D\/6R FIFO ex. Perth<\/p>\n

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Drill and Blast Engineer to join our Short Term Planning team at our Eliwana Operation. This permanent position is an 8\/6 roster, with a highly competitive remuneration package. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Fortescue's latest greenfield project, Eliwana.<\/p>\n

Reporting to the Senior Drill and Blast Engineer, this role is responsible for conducting drill and blast design, scheduling activities and continuous improvement projects. Ensuring mining operations are supported in maintaining sufficient blasted stock in line with the mine plan requirements and blast performance expectations.<\/p>\n

Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Conduct drill and blast design and scheduling activities that provide sufficient quantity and quality of drilled and blasted stock for mining and processing<\/li>\n
• Oversee the creation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the technical drill and blast designs and associated processes to ensure key outcomes are met<\/li>\n
• Display safe behaviours and safety leadership. Maintaining Fortescue drill and blast engineering standards and complying with HSE requirements<\/li>\n
• Provide inputs for all planning horizons (2-week to 2-year)<\/li>\n
• Coordinating with all stake holders including geology, weekly planning, drill and blast operations, production and mine development teams<\/li>\n
• Maintaining key stakeholder relationships<\/li>\n
• Ensure compliance to the FMG standards and statutory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Bachelor\u2019s degree in mine engineering or equivalent<\/li>\n
  • Experience in open pit mining with at least 12 months Drill and Blast (engineering or operations) experience<\/li>\n
  • Experience in vibration sensitive blasting is desirable<\/li>\n
  • Drill & blast software exposure (Vulcan & Blast Logic preferred)<\/li>\n
  • Experience in drill and blast optimisation\/improvement projects<\/li>\n
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail<\/li>\n
  • Current WA C-Class driving licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.<\/em><\/p>\n

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"