Applications Close 18 Dec. 2024 00:00 (AEST)Employment Full-timeGrange Resources Tasmania is on the lookout for a Drill and Blast Engineer to join our operation in Savage River.Responsibilities:Coordinate drilling, shot firing, and related operational activities, primarily in the 0–2-week space to ensure that maximum safe production is accomplished.Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders throughout the M2C operation including ENAEX Supervisors, Drilling Leading Hands, Shift Supervisors, Appointed Shotfirers, D&B and Short-Term Planning Staff, Assistant Mining Superintendents, and M2C Management as required.Provide supervision and administrative support to the Blast Crew.Undertake the duties required for the position in a diligent and competent manner.Ensure that all activities are carried out in conformance with Grange policy, especially in the cultural, safety and environmental policies and all project consent and legislative requirements.Day to dayIn this role you will be responsible for:Work with site planners, supervisors, and the Assistant Mining Superintendent to ensure consistent and efficient production in the drill and blast space.Forecast usage volumes for bulk explosives, blasting accessories and other consumables to enable accurate and timely ordering from suppliers.Formulate reports to monitor mine production, compile KPI's and compare actual production to plan (fortnightly, monthly).Who you areTo be successful in this role you have:Mining Engineering degree (or suitable operational experience)Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in open cut mining operations in both production and planning roles and ideally with prior drill and blast experienceWorking knowledge of mine planning software packages preferably including Surpac, ShotPlus or BlastPlan electronic initiation softwareWorking knowledge of Microsoft office software including Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPointWorking knowledge of Microsoft AX would be beneficialDemonstrated success in working within a dynamic team environment to deliver resultsWho we areWe're Grange Resources, Australia's oldest and most experienced magnetite producer - combining both mining and pellet production expertise. Based in northwest Tasmania, we own and operate Australia's largest integrated iron ore mining and pellet production business.Grange holds long term supply contracts for one million tonnes of its annual production and offers the balance of its production to market via a spot sales tendering/contracting process.The Savage River magnetite iron ore mine is a long-life mining asset where ore is mined and processed before it is transported by pipeline to Grange's pellet plant and ship loading facility at Port Latta.The Savage River worksite is only an hour and half drive away from the vibrant coastal towns of north-west Tasmania, which offers a fantastic regional lifestyle and is only an hour's flight from Melbourne with regular services from airports at Burnie, Devonport and Launceston.At Grange Resources Tasmania, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our productivity, and our community. Grange Resources Tasmania is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression.Show us how great you are, provide your details before 18 Dec. 2024.
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