Job Description

Junior Drill & Blast Engineer

Gouverneur, NY

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The clients currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the chief mine engineer the Junior Drill & Blast Engineer will be a pivotal team member of our internal engineering team.

Design blast patterns, especially for longhole stopes
Assist with timing and loading of blasts
Monitor drilling and blasting activities, reconcile and analyze results, and implement improvements to achieve the desired fragmentation. This may include areas such as drilling rates, spatial and physical compliance against daily and weekly plans, wall attainment, dilution/ore loss, and costs
Assist with managing and overseeing blasting contractor
Organize, inform, and collaborate with stakeholders on drill and blast design and execution.
QA/QC of key inputs and metrics regarding drill and blast
Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines
Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a Bachelors of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.

2. Do you have bsic understanding and experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik preferred.

3. Do you have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

4. Do you have the ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.

5. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 70,000.00 80,000.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors,

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