Reporting to the Mine Engineering Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for designing production stopes related to long-hole drilling and blasting activities. The role also involves conducting field follow-ups, preparing layouts and plans, compiling data, and contributing to operational decision-making.
Essential Duties
- Monitor various work areas with respect to drilling and blasting activities.
- Design drilling patterns and blasting sequences for production stopes.
- Prepare drilling, blasting, and mucking plans, as well as specifications for barricades and access restriction systems.
- Ensure drilling and blasting best practices are followed to control dilution and maximize ore recovery. Conduct dilution and recovery analyses for production stopes.
- Perform field quality control inspections of drilling operations and analyze drill-hole deviations.
- Comply with, understand, and promote company regulations and policies, particularly those related to health and safety.
- Perform all other duties related to the position.
Training & Experience
- College diploma (DEC) in Mining Operations or Mineral Technology.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in an underground mining environment.
- Practical experience in drilling and blasting is considered an asset.
- Completion of Mining Modules 1 to 5 and 7.
- Valid General Explosives Permit.
- Robust computer skills, including proficiency with Deswik and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
Skills and Competencies
- Teamwork in a multicultural environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
Working Conditions
- Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji)
- Schedule: 14 working days followed by 14 days off