Drill and Blast Engineer

Vor 2 Tagen

Perth, Österreich Covalent Lithium Vollzeit

Mining - Drill & Blast (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.

We recently opened our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland, and are currently constructing a refinery in Kwinana, which will produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for lithium batteries around the world. Our project will enable approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years. 

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

Employee Benefits 

We are committed to supporting, empowering, and rewarding our people with a range of benefits available:

  • Access to flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential coaching and support. services. 
  • Company-paid parental and study leave. 
  • Short-term incentive programs. 
  • Salary sacrifice options such as superannuation and novated leasing. 
  • Discounted health insurance. 

The Role

Our mining team is expanding, and we are currently seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Engineer at Mt Holland. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for drill and blast design and strategic planning activities for mining operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery in accordance with mine plans. 

These are permanent, full-time positions on an 8:6 roster ex Perth to Mt Holland.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Actively lead and participate in the establishment of a health and safety culture, leading by example, and setting the required health and safety standards. 
  • Strategic planning and optimisation of Drill and Blast activities & Blast reconciliations.
  • Monitor and report compliance to Drill and Blast Standards, Drill pattern design.
  • Provide advice to production personnel on the required drill and blasting needs.
  • Coordination and review of QA/QC, including the use of blast vibration monitoring, fragmentation analysis, post blast video assessment, and other technologies.
  • Minimise dilution and ore loss from blasting.
  • Provide input into relevant budget and expenditure. 
  • Support and coach team members, managers, and employees.

Role Requirements

  • 5 years’ experience working in mining operations.
  • Degree qualified in Mining Engineering
  • Previous experience in Drill and blast experience, preferably in a Hard Rock Open Cut mining environment. (Advanced blast design, including the use of electronic detonating systems preferred)
  • Experience managing mining and continuous improvement projects.
  • Experience with blasting software in addition to MS Office software including Excel and Project (Experience with Shotplus, OrePro or similar is advantageous)

Applications for this position will close on Thursday, 18th July 2024 at 5pm.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered. 

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.

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