Engineer, Drill & Blast at Thiess
Bowen, Queensland, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

ENGINEER, DRILL & BLAST

Job ID
931149
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Austraila - Bowen, QLD
Categories
Engineering - Mining
Applications close
24 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

ABOUT US

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at jhind@thiess.com

Responsibilities

We’re currently seeking a keen and passionate Drill & Blast Engineer to join our high-performing team at the QCoal Northern Hub—a unique site just an hour’s drive from the stunning Whitsundays. Imagine living by the beach and being home every night, while working on an interesting and dynamic project, growing your skills and career.
This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of open cut drill and blast best practices and proven experience across the full drill and blast process—from drill prep through to tie-up and firing. You’ll report to the Senior Mining Engineer and work collaboratively to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality blasting outcomes in a variety of geological conditions.
We also welcome applications from talented Mining Engineers looking to transition into the drill and blast space—you’ll be supported every step of the way.
If you’re looking for a dynamic role where you can build your technical capability, be part of a positive, supportive workplace, and enjoy the lifestyle perks of living by the coast, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Working a 5/2 roster, your key responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Delivery of day-to-day outputs:
  • Drill prep requirements
  • Drill pattern designs
  • Loading/Blast exclusion maps
  • Load sheets
  • Timing designs
  • Tie-up plans
  • Blast reconciliation
  • Providing technical guidance to production supervisors, hole dippers and loading contractors
  • Collating information into blast packs
  • Delivery of the weekly Drill and Blast meeting
  • Setup of blast monitoring equipment
  • Developing improvements in the Drill and Blast space to deliver good blasting outcomes
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