Job Summary
Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. D&B Coordinator is responsible supervision of the drill and blast engineering team and coordinating drill and blast activities.
This is a 14:14 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Competencies
Experience, Qualifications and Education
Job Conditions
Certifications
Education
Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. D&B Coordinator is responsible supervision of the drill and blast engineering team and coordinating drill and blast activities.
This is a 14:14 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns.
- Lead the open pit blast optimization projects.
- Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel.
- Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution.
- Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions.
- Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Rigorous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook).
- Experienced with any CAD software; Deswik preferred.
- Experience in drill & blast design is an asset.
- Strong spatial and analytical skills.
- Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
Experience, Qualifications and Education
- Minimum 6 years of working experience in open pit drill and blast; hard-rock open-pit mining preferred. Supervisory experience an asset.
- Previous experience with historic underground workings preferred.
Job Conditions
Certifications
- Valid driver's license.
Education