Mining Engineer - Drill & Blast

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Mining Engineer - Drill & Blast

Work Location: Solomon - Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Drill and Blast Engineer to join our operations. Reporting to the Senior Drill and Blast Engineer, this role is responsible for carrying out detailed drill and blast designs and providing technical support to the drill and blast operations team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high quality drill and blast designs that ensure safe and continuous production
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on drill and blast operational performance
• Optimise drill and blast designs for fragmentation and cost
• Measure and reconcile blast results and identify improvements
• Oversee the use of bulk blasting agents and accessories, and work with contractors by measuring consumption and placing orders to maintain stock levels
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including drill and blasts ops, mining, survey, geology and planning
• Adhere to site standards and processes to protect heritage and infrastructure vibration sensitive sites
• Provide Technical input and analysis for the weekly, 3-month and 2-year mine plans

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar
• At least 2 years' experience as a Drill and Blast Engineer
• Practical approach to engineering and design problems
• Knowledge in open pit mining, preferably in iron ore
• Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office, Vulcan, BlastLogic, ViewShot, PowerBI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Class C manual WA driver’s licence

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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