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Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Communication skills

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Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 16695

Mine Engineer - Drill & Blast

Our Opportunity

Company name: Fortescue

Position: Mine Engineer - Drill & Blast

Location: Cloudbreak

Full-time: Roster: 4/3 (Monday/Thursday) with rotation to 8/6 ( Wednesday/Wednesday ) every 6 months

This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and compliant drill and blast activities to support operational production targets. The position develops and optimises blast designs, coordinates blasting activities across mining operations and monitors blast performance to improve fragmentation, productivity and operational outcomes.

Working closely with mining, geology, survey, dewatering and planning teams, the role provides technical support across drill and blast operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures blasting activities are conducted in accordance with safety, heritage and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop drill patterns, blast designs, charging plans and firing sequences to support safe and effective blasting outcomes
Coordinate daily and weekly drill and blast activities in line with production targets and schedules
Ensure blasting activities comply with site safety standards, risk controls and exclusion zone requirements
Work closely with mining, geology, survey, dewatering and planning teams to support blast preparation and execution
Monitor and analyse blast performance, including fragmentation, vibration, powder factor, fly rock control and dig rates
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and optimise blast outcomes
Plan and support blasting activities in heritage, vibration-sensitive and operationally sensitive areas
Prepare drill and blast plans, reports, production data and technical recommendations for planning and performance reviews

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or a related discipline
Experience in open-pit drill and blast operations, preferably within large-scale mining environments
Strong understanding of blast design principles, explosives management, and drill & blast optimisation
Experience with mine planning and blasting software such as Alastri, View-Shot, and Vulcan
Knowledge of vibration and fly rock control in sensitive blasting areas
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary mining teams
Previous experience in iron ore operations and heritage-sensitive blasting environments is advantageous

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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