New Jobs - Senior Drill and Blast Engineer at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine August 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Senior Drill and Blast Engineer to join and grow our team. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by: Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy Taking Responsibility and being Accountable Committing to Zero Harm Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce. Reporting to: Technical Service Superintendent
Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIñES:
Ensure that systems and programs in place promote employee compliance with operating standards and safe work procedures. Effective management of Drill & Blast activities at BGML and outside the mining area in accordance with Barrick safety, quality and environmental policies and standard procedures from operational point of view. Effective management of the drill fleet to ensure a high level of efficiency and productivity is achieved. Participate in the development of work schedules to ensure Drill & Blast activities and requirements are achieved within the desired work schedules and budgeted targets. Participate in the development, implementation and reporting of Drill & Blast continuous improvement and KPI initiatives. Preparation of drill plans and charge plans for long hole stopping operations at underground. Progress tracking plans in line with schedule Monitoring the quality of blasting and optimizing requirements for operational activities. Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts of explosives and drilling consumables Identify opportunities to optimize drill and blast activities that result in business improvements Monitor and review long-hole drilling and stopes bogging performance Development and implementation of weekly drill and blast schedules to meet monthly targets Monitor blast performance with particular emphasis on controlling of fragmentation, overbreaks and underbreaks. Provide technical expertise and liaison with explosives supplier to resolve product quality issues and manage explosive product stock levels. Collaborate to provide technical support to ensure Drill and Blast activities and plans are timely, reliable, and realistic. Ensure there are proper allocations of the drill rigs by delivering the required results as per the existing budget. Collaborate to provide technical analysis of drill and blast activities with the aim of improving optimization. Prepare weekly and monthly Drilling and Blasting reports for EOM reporting to Mining Engineers for reconciliation. Ensure that QA/QC sheets are being done and recorded prior to the blasting activities. Provide the Mining Manager with advice/ initiatives that seek to reduce costs in drilling and blasting activities. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Requirements (work experience, qualifications, specialist training, key skills, disposition
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Mining Engineering and must be registered as a mining or professional engineer. Having a valid blasting certificate Mine Overseers/Captain Certificate of Competency or the equivalent will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.