Engineer, Drill and Blast, Projects

About the role

As a Project Drill and Blast Engineer within Newmont’s Technical Services team at the Tanami mine, you will drive improvements in underground drilling and blasting performance. Reporting to the Superintendent of Mine Planning, you will support production outcomes through continuous‑improvement initiatives, innovative projects and close collaboration with operations and technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous‑improvement projects and trials across underground drill and blast processes.
• Work closely with the Supervisor Production and Senior Production Engineers to meet production targets.
• Prepare stope file notes, ring designs, firing plans and respond rapidly to scheduling changes.
• Analyse drill and blast data, reconcile results and track improvement initiatives.
• Monitor D&B activities and key metrics to ensure compliance with design standards.
• Maintain and support drill and blast software systems including DHS, Orica, Deswik and MDM.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation in line with Newmont standards.
• Contribute to the development and updating of systems, procedures and operating standards.
• Support evaluation and project management of new technologies and innovations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an underground mining engineer.
• Strong understanding of underground production equipment and explosive safety management.
• Experience with drill and blast software and scheduling tools (e.g., Deswik).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and data‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Clear communicator with a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• DHS
• Orica
• Deswik
• MDM

What we offer

• Fully equipped camp with leisure facilities located 40 km from the site.
• Opportunity to work on a long‑life, low‑cost, world‑class mining asset.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.