Mine Engineer – Production (Drill & Blast)

Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Production Drill, the Mine Engineer – Production (Drill & Blast), This position will demonstrate strong leadership within the Mine Engineering team, contributing effectively to the development of mine schedules and designs. The role will support the long-term growth and sustainability of the operation through the delivery of high-quality short-term and medium-term mine plans.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring that the organisation's Health and Safety standard are effective implemented within the work group on a manner consistent with the standard set of Laos.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing new process to improve mine operational efficiency and productivity in the area of Drill & Blast.
• Supporting short – term schedule 4 weeks to 3 months to mine operation so that required tonnes, grades and cost are achieved within the quarterly forecast.
• Providing interface with the Environmental Department to ensure that all mining activities comply with Environment standards.
• Work cooperatively with Mine Operation Centre, Mining Operation, Drill and Blast Operation, Geology, Geotech, Survey, Civil, Environment, Community and consultancy personal on a regular basis to ensure efficient mining.
• Ensuring timely delivery of Drill and Blast plans to Mine Operation and contract partners to ensure production continuity.
• Effectively monitoring contactor Drill and Blast QA&QC.
• Complete project work as required.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field
• Detailed knowledge of the mine planning & design process
• Detailed knowledge of pit operation cycle
• Familiarity with open pit blasting products
• Deswik software experience (preferred)
• Blasting practices (preferred)
• At least 2 years working within a mining environment