Senior Drill & Blast Engineer for Sub Level Caving

Job Location: Eritrea, East Africa
Job Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Salary: Market Related
Contract Period: Definite (2 Years)

Introduction to Bisha Mining Share Company

BMSC is an Eritrean company formed for the development and operation of the Bisha Mine in western Eritrea, Africa. The Bisha Mine is a high-grade copper, gold, silver and zinc mine that commenced production in February 2011. The Bisha Mine has received continuous support from the Eritrean government, who granted the Company's mining license in January 2008. The project is the first modern mine in Eritrea.

After two years of low-cost gold production, the Bisha Mine transitioned to low-cost, high-grade copper production in 2013. Starting in 2016, Bisha also produces zinc concentrate. Further resource potential exists at depth and from nearby discoveries within the Company's licensed areas.

The site is a well-established site with excellent catering and recreational facilities. The site also offers Wi-Fi internet coverage throughout the village as well international TV and a full gymnasium. Security ranks with best in the world and employees mountain bike freely. Expatriates work a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off; we offer on-site medical services as well as company medical, accident death and disability and life insurance (employee only); Employees are provided with private rooms with en-suite toilet and shower facilities; Working hours at Bisha are Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm with a one-hour lunch break and Sundays from 6am to 12pm with the afternoon off.

The successful candidate will earn a salary which is market related. Contract is for a period of 02 (two) Years.

Kindly Note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks after the application closing date.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To provide technical advice and control drilling and blasting operations in order to improve production efficiency and optimize explosive consumption.

TASK DESCRIPTION Expanded TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS

Improve Development efficiencies to enhance cost effectiveness Administration of projects

• Production of short term and long-term explosives budgets for the mine.

Overall reduction of explosives cost per ton

• Improve production and development efficiency to enhance cost effectiveness.

Provide training for sustainability of attained efficiencies

• Monitor and control explosives usage to reduce explosives costs.

To uphold Explosives/Mining Regulation

• To provide specialized advice on blasting operations
• To provide designs on stopping and development and set targets of powder factors.
• Provide effective and timely service to production sections
• Manage subordinate development and training for continuity of operations
• Responsible for Communication on explosives management

- Attend all training programs organized by either Mining training or the

- Operating sections themselves.

- Responsible for reviewing, updating and re-writing standard procedures on drilling and blasting operations

- Responsible for all matters pertaining to personnel working in blasting section.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Drive the health, safety and environment standards/policy awareness and practice in the Department to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate SLAM, PTO, VFL, training.

Additional Duties

• Adhering to all other assignments that are given that are lawful and fair

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS / OTHER INFORMATION

• Requisite attributes necessary to perform the role in terms of BMSC core Values.
• He always be organized, competent, dependable, and responsible.
• The candidate must be Physically and Medically fit.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Specialized Training in Blasting Techniques-added advantage

Knowledge and Experience

• In depth knowledge of Explosives and blasting on underground mining (Sub Level Caving mining method).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Experience in zinc or other base metal mining is essential.
• Knowledge of plan, design, schedule, control, and direct workloads involving blasting Engineering

Technical Skills

• Computer Literacy
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and Power Point) Deswik, surpac and other basting software’s.
• Strategic planning.
• Project planning.
• Budgeting.
• Plan, organise, and execution.
• Risk management and assessment.
• Analytical and Problem solving.
• Technical Report writing.

Behavioural Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to conduct Engineering matters to various levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve project milestones.
• Self-starter, Drive, and enthusiasm
• Developmental orientated
• Passion for accuracy and perfection in delivery
• Excellent leadership skills.