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    Drill & Blast Engineer | 8:6 - Perth, Australia - Chandler Macleod

    Chandler Macleod
    Chandler Macleod Perth, Australia

    5 days ago

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    Are you an up and coming Drill & Blast Engineer with a flair for creating D&B designs, flyrock and vibration modelling, seeking your next opportunity in the WA Mining Sector?

    Who are we?
    Chandler Macleod is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, offering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services to clients across various industries: #wegetpeople.
    We have been tasked in sourcing a (Junior) Drill & Blast Engineer on a minimum 12 month temp contract, for our major mining client, based in the WA Pilbara. As Drill and Blast Engineer, your responsibility is to design and plan for drilling and blasting activities in addition to:

    Key Responsibilities Include:

    • Create Drill and Blast designs - patterns that determine the layout and sequence of drill holes, explosives placement, and detonation timing.
    • Flyrock and vibration modelling
    • Planning – collaborating with geologists and mining engineer to develop a D&B plan to optimise ore recover whilst minimising environmental impact
    • Safety compliance
    • D&B optimisation and efficiencies: Continuously seeking ways to improve drilling and blasting efficiency, such as enhancing fragmentation, reducing dilution, and minimizing ore loss, to maximize productivity and profitability
    • Monitoring & Analysis: Monitoring drilling and blasting performance through data analysis and field observations to identify areas for improvement and adjust plans accordingly
    • Equipment Selection : Selecting appropriate drilling equipment, explosives, and accessories based on the specific requirements of each mining operation

    If successful, you will be rewarded with:

    • Highly competitive industry rates
    • Minimal 12 month temp contract with possible extension
    • Family friendly 8:6 roster ex-Perth
    • Superannuation Contribution on ALL hours worked (paid monthly)
    • Dedicated Senior Consultant for Candidate Care
    • Weekly Pay + Access to Chandler Macleod's EAP Programme
    • Huge focus on safety and welfare of all contractors

    What Qualifications Do I Require?

    • Bachelor of Mining Engineering or related discipline
    • Minimum 2 years' experience Drill & Blast design experience
    • Software experience: Vulcan | Blast Logic | Viewshot | MS Office Suite
    • Project management | Power BI | Shot firing experience would be highly regarded


    Interested and qualified parties are encouraged to apply and register your interest without delay.

    At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

    You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

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