Job DescriptionPosition Description:Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert with our Goldrush Underground Operations department.
Responsibilities- Take ownership in and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment
- Mentor, coach, and develop underground mining personnel in safe and efficient drill and blast practices
- Provide hands-on training and field leadership in stope drilling, stope loading, face drilling, face round loading, and blasting activities
- Evaluate operator performance and provide constructive feedback to improve safety, productivity, drill accuracy, fragmentation, and blast results
- Promote adherence to company safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices related to explosives handling and blasting operations
- Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and proactive safety engagement
- Train and support crews in proper drilling patterns, burden and spacing control, charging techniques, tie-ins, and blast sequencing
- Assist in optimizing drilling and blasting practices to minimize dilution, over-break, and rework while maximizing advance and fragmentation
- Able to safely handle, transport, and load explosives in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Able to perform safe and effective face round loading and blasting activities
- Able to perform safe and effective stope loading and blasting activities
- Able to troubleshoot drilling and blasting issues and recommend corrective actions
- Able to understand and interpret drill plans, blast designs, and mining layouts
- Able to perform basic care, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of drill and blast equipment
- Able to maintain and troubleshoot emulsion pumps and related charging equipment
- Support onboarding and skills advancement of miners through practical demonstrations and field instruction
- Maintain accurate training documentation and communicate progress and development needs to leadership
- Assist supervisors and crews in identifying continuous improvement opportunities related to drill and blast performance
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company
Qualifications- 10+ years of underground mining experience preferred
- Extensive experience in underground drill and blast operations required
- Previous experience with stope drilling, production blasting, and development blasting required
- Previous mentoring, coaching, or crew leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of explosives handling, blast design principles, and underground blasting safety standards required
- Experience operating and troubleshooting underground drill and blast equipment preferred
- Experience with emulsion systems, charging equipment, and emulsion pump maintenance preferred
- Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required
- Stable, consistent work history required
- Proactive safety and environmental track record required
- Ability to communicate effectively with all mine operations personnel required
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback and hands-on instruction in a professional manner required
- Ability to work within a team environment, work closely with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills preferred
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
What We Can Offer You - A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
