Summary
Date Posted:Sunday, April 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly energetic, committed and passionate Zambians for the position of to Drill & Blast Engineer to join the versatile Drill & Blast team.
Reporting to the Coordinator Drill & Blast Planning, you will be responsible for providing Drill and Blast Engineering support to the mining operations.

Your duties will include but not limited to the following:
• Optimize drill fleet schedules, work programs, targets and requirements within their limitations and ability.
• Provide reports on actual drill meters and conduct reconciliations on them.
• Produce post blast analysis reports.
• Provide tie up plans to Drill and Blast operations.
• Monitor explosive usage, fragmentation and powder factors.
• Assist Administrative Assistant with month end accruals and invoices for explosives and accessories.
• Act as liaison to the explosive supplier for all technical matters.
• Develop blast matrices for different hole sizes, material types and geological domains and use these for blast designs.
• Promote and lead business improvement projects involving drilling and blasting.
• Ensure that environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into Drill and Blast plans.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
• Should have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the mining engineering role.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications
• Prior use or an understanding of mine design software preferably Vulcan or Deswik will be an added advantage.
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.
Women who meet the above requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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