Senior Engineer (Blast) - Australia Role: · To assist in the supply of technical mining services for use in preparation of mining proposals and tenders · To participate in the review, study and implementation of technical mining activities and systems for the Operating Groups · To assist with project acquisition and development · To provide estimating and tendering services · To assist in developing improvements to the drilling and blasting methods and systems in the operating regions To ensure that the most competitive drilling and blasting methods are understood and incorporated in mining tenders Specifically the role is accountable for: · Compliance with all Company policies and procedures 1 Verification of drilling and blasting data used in the preparation of tenders to ensure uniformity and accuracy throughout the company 2 Manage the collection of drilling and blasting data from existing sites for use in the preparation of tenders 3 Review of the relevant technical and operating advances throughout the industry to ensure competitiveness of methods employed in drilling and blasting 4 Assist in the provision of reviews, studies and assistance with mining system implementation when required by operations 5 Participate in major mining and earthmoving tenders when required Job Specification: (essential or desirable qualities required - ie. education, knowledge / skills) · Tertiary qualifications in either civil / mining / mechanical engineering together with substantial open cut mining and civil construction estimating experience · Computer literacy essential 1 Technical and analytical skills in relation to mining activities and mining equipment 2 Sound interpersonal and team work skills GreatJobsInEngineering.co.uk - 13 months ago