Junior Drill & Blast Engineer
Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by JM Chandler Dream Builders
Gouverneur, NY
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Associate Experience required: 2 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Mining & Metals Compensation: Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
To ensure we cover all your queries comprehensively, we kindly ask that you reserve any questions you might have until our scheduled intake call. We are arranging this call and are looking forward to addressing all your inquiries and discussing how we can best meet your needs during that time. In the meantime, please feel free to screen and submit candidates as per the criteria outlined. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 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 the desired fragmentation. This may include areas such as drilling rates, spatial and physical compliance against daily and weekly plans, 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 standard operating procedures 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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must have:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
To ensure we cover all your queries comprehensively, we kindly ask that you reserve any questions you might have until our scheduled intake call. We are arranging this call and are looking forward to addressing all your inquiries and discussing how we can best meet your needs during that time. In the meantime, please feel free to screen and submit candidates as per the criteria outlined. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 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 the desired fragmentation. This may include areas such as drilling rates, spatial and physical compliance against daily and weekly plans, 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 standard operating procedures 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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must have:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Reference: 203720748
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Junior Drill & Blast Engineer
Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by JM Chandler Dream Builders
Gouverneur, NY
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Associate Experience required: 2 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Mining & Metals Compensation: Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
To ensure we cover all your queries comprehensively, we kindly ask that you reserve any questions you might have until our scheduled intake call. We are arranging this call and are looking forward to addressing all your inquiries and discussing how we can best meet your needs during that time. In the meantime, please feel free to screen and submit candidates as per the criteria outlined. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 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 the desired fragmentation. This may include areas such as drilling rates, spatial and physical compliance against daily and weekly plans, 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 standard operating procedures 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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must have:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
To ensure we cover all your queries comprehensively, we kindly ask that you reserve any questions you might have until our scheduled intake call. We are arranging this call and are looking forward to addressing all your inquiries and discussing how we can best meet your needs during that time. In the meantime, please feel free to screen and submit candidates as per the criteria outlined. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Junior Drill & Blast Engineer at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 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 the desired fragmentation. This may include areas such as drilling rates, spatial and physical compliance against daily and weekly plans, 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 standard operating procedures 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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to work in the US.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must have:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. Minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.
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 in both written and verbal means.
Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Reference: 203720748
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