THE OPPORTUNITY

MinRes are seeking experienced and proactive Drill and Blast Superintendents to lead our drill and blast operations on a 4/3/5/2 roster. This role is critical in managing and optimising the performance of up to 15 drill rigs, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of all drilling and blasting activities in alignment with production targets and site objectives.

• Lead and coordinate daily drill and blast operations, ensuring alignment with the mine plan and production schedule.
• Manage and mentor a team of supervisors and crews
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Develop and monitor drilling and blasting KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Liaise with mine planning, production, and geology teams to optimise blast designs and fragmentation.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of drilling and blasting activities, including pattern design, timing, loading, and firing.
• Ensure effective asset utilisation and maintenance coordination for the fleet of 15 drill rigs.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure high operational and safety standards.
• Control drill and blast costs and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure that all operations adhere to site-specific safety management systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience working in a Senior Leadership role within a hard-rock open-pit mining environment
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale drill and blast operations and contractor performance.
• Current WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of blasting software and mine planning tools.
• Familiarity with lithium or hard rock operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong safety leadership and risk management capabilities.

• Lead and coordinate daily drill and blast operations, ensuring alignment with the mine plan and production schedule.
• Manage and mentor a team of supervisors and crews
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Develop and monitor drilling and blasting KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Liaise with mine planning, production, and geology teams to optimise blast designs and fragmentation.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of drilling and blasting activities, including pattern design, timing, loading, and firing.
• Ensure effective asset utilisation and maintenance coordination for the fleet of 15 drill rigs.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure high operational and safety standards.
• Control drill and blast costs and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure that all operations adhere to site-specific safety management system