FIFO ex-Perth
2:2 Even Roster
Highly Competitive Hourly Rate (Negotiable based on experience)
The Opportunity
Are you a Drill & Blast Engineer who prefers technical precision over standard production blasting?
We are partnering exclusively with a leading client to secure a D&B specialist for Major WA Project. Unlike standard open-pit production roles, this position sits at the intersection of Mining and Civil engineering. It requires a technical expert capable of managing complex blast designs near sensitive receivers and heritage zones.
This is your chance to step away from repetitive bulk blasting and take ownership of a technically challenging scope on a 2:2 even-time roster.
Why This Role Stands Out
- The Technical Challenge: You won't just be designing patterns; you will be managing vibration, flyrock, and fragmentation constraints in a complex environment involving heritage sites and sensitive receivers.
- The Balance: A true 2:2 roster offers the perfect balance between site involvement and downtime in Perth.
- The Scope: Blend your mining expertise with civil earthworks drill and blast requirements.
- Earning Potential: Our client recognizes that niche skills command top rates. We are happy to negotiate a package that reflects your specific experience in sensitive blasting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-precision blast designs and tie-ins using Maptek Vulcan (Essential).
- Manage drill and blast activities for both mining and civil infrastructure earthworks.
- Conduct rigorous vibration modeling and monitoring to ensure total compliance with heritage zone exclusion areas and sensitive receiver limits.
- Collaborate with site leadership to optimize fragmentation while adhering to strict environmental and geotechnical constraints.
- Provide technical mentoring to the site-based team and ensure QA/QC standards are met.
About You
To succeed in this role, you are a practical Engineer who prefers technical challenges over standard production runs. You have deep expertise in Vulcan and the confidence to manage blasting near sensitive heritage and civil zones.
- Qualification: Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering (with blasting experience).
- Software: You must be proficient in Maptek Vulcan for blast design.
- Experience: Proven history in surface mining and civil blasting projects.
- The Niche: Specific experience managing blasting operations near heritage sites, infrastructure, or sensitive receivers is highly valued.
- Location: You are currently based in WA and available for FIFO from Perth.
What's on Offer
- Immediate start on a high-profile WA project.
- Attractive 2:2 roster
- Rate negotiable: We represent a client willing to pay for the right technical skillset.
How to Apply
If you are tired of generic production roles and want to apply your skills to complex, sensitive blast scenarios, apply now to begin the conversation.