Job Description
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ROSTER:
8:********* hrs (
Residential or FIFO from Perth
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PACKAGE:
Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Advantages
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING n
As the Drill and Blast Engineer at Norton Gold Fields, you will be a key member of the Open Pit Technical Services team, responsible for designing and delivering drill and blast plans that drive productivity and maximise performance across our open pit operations.
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Develop daily and weekly drill designs and tie-in plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the weekly and monthly mine schedule.
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Monitor drill pattern progress against schedule targets, identify variances and take corrective action to keep production on track.
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Regularly assess the quality and performance of the drill and blast fleet, identifying opportunities for improvement across open pit operations.
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Support the Drill and Blast Specialist with production statistics, drill logs and explosives reporting.
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Maintain strong working relationships with the drill and blast team to ensure patterns are distributed in a timely manner and the mining cycle is not disrupted.
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Provide support to the Production Engineering team as required, and assist with coaching and mentoring of graduates and team members.
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ABOUT YOU n
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Minimum 2 years' experience in an open pit engineering role, preferably in drill and blast (Essential)
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Current, unrestricted WA Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential)
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Dangerous Goods Security Card (Essential)
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Relevant Mining Diploma or engineering qualification (Desirable)
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Proficient in MPX, MS Excel, Surpac and ShotPlus (Essential)
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Sound understanding of mine planning, geology and open pit mining techniques
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Strong communicator with the ability to engage effectively across operations, technical teams and senior management
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BENEFITS n
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Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
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Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
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Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
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Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
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Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
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A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
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A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
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Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
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Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
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A clear career path with training and development opportunities.
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EMPLOYER QUESTIONS n
Your application will include the following questions:
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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Do you have open pit mining experience?
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What's your expected annual base salary?
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Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
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Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
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Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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How many years' experience do you have as a Drill and Blast Engineer?
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📌 Drill And Blast Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Norton Gold Fields
📍 Perth