JM Chandler Dream Builders
Junior Drill & Blast Engineer
JM Chandler Dream Builders, Gouverneur, New York, United States
About the job Junior Drill & Blast Engineer
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within a 2‑hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and world‑class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2‑3 hours away.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the chief mine engineer the Junior Drill & Blast Engineer will be a pivotal team member of our internal engineering team.
Design blast patterns, especially for longhole stopes.
Assist with timing and loading of blasts.
Monitor drilling and blasting activities, reconcile and analyze results, and implement improvements to achieve desired fragmentation, including drilling rates, spatial/physical compliance, wall attainment, dilution/ore loss, and costs.
Assist with managing and overseeing blasting contractor.
Organize, inform, and collaborate with stakeholders on drill and blast design and execution.
QA/QC of key inputs and metrics regarding drill and blast.
Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site SOPs and MSHA safety guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
Basic understanding and experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the chief mine engineer the Junior Drill & Blast Engineer will be a pivotal team member of our internal engineering team.
Design blast patterns, especially for longhole stopes.
Assist with timing and loading of blasts.
Monitor drilling and blasting activities, reconcile and analyze results, and implement improvements to achieve desired fragmentation, including drilling rates, spatial/physical compliance, wall attainment, dilution/ore loss, and costs.
Assist with managing and overseeing blasting contractor.
Organize, inform, and collaborate with stakeholders on drill and blast design and execution.
QA/QC of key inputs and metrics regarding drill and blast.
Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site SOPs and MSHA safety guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
Basic understanding and experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
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