At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

• The Mining Engineer – Drill & Blast designs, is responsible and accountable for delivering Drill and blast designs inclusive of timing designs and post blast fragmentation analysis.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Drill designs as required by the drill scheduling engineer.
• Blast designs to follow all drill designs
• Be first point of contact for the mining production team regarding drill and blast designs
• Ensure that all monitoring systems regarding blast analysis are maintained.
• Ensuring that designs take cognisance of all constraints
• Maintain high performing service support functions
• Issuing of mining control data to be used by surveyors
• Plan, organize and follow up on work, ensuring that tasks and schedules are fully understood within the team, handing over or escalating as required.
• Ensure relevant mining production personnel are up to date on any changes in the mine plan.
• Develop and maintain procedures where required
• Documentation of relevant knowledge and upskilling of the assistant Mining Engineers
• Continuous commitment to health and safety practices.
• Advise and provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities in work processes.
• Be accountable for the quality of service and performance

Job Specific Competencies

• Advanced mining knowledge and experience
• Advanced skills in the MS office suite and drill and blast design software
• Skilled in the delivery of a wide range of mine planning services, able to provide the highest level of customer support, with excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Operational skills to include troubleshooting, problem solving and decision making.
• Strong and motivated team lead with well-developed interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Time management – having the ability to work on multiple activities and manage competing priorities.

Key Job Attributes

• Motivated & passionate
• Self-disciplined
• Self-starter
• Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Professionalism
• Enthusiastic
• Holistic understanding of the mining process

Experience required to perform in this job

• 5+ years’ experience in a large hard rock open pit mining environment.
• Experience in performing drill and blast designs
• Exposure to multicultural environments.
• Work experience in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• B Eng. Mining Engineering
• Blasting License
• EIZ and ERB registration
• Current driving license