Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. 

Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer.

 

One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.

 

With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.

 

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

 

 

Opportunity

Opportunity exists to join our Mine Planning team at our Boddington mine site.

 

Boddington offers the ability to work in the beautiful South West on a Drive in, Drive out (DIDO) roster. Less than 2 hours from Perth and approximately 100kms from the coast there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer.

 

As the Drill and Blast Engineer onsite you will be responsible for the optimal design and scheduling of safe and efficient drilling and blasting activities at our large scale, dynamic operation. You’ll be excited by the blasting requirements; they are challenging due to the nature of the rock, the high production rates and the sensitivity of the local community to extraneous noise and vibration.

 

This role has a “whole of business” focus; you will work closely with Mine Planning, Mine Operations, Geotechnical, Geology, Environmental & External Relations, and Processing departments to optimise Drill and Blast Engineering.

 

Key Responsibilities

Plan daily, weekly and monthly drill and blast schedules and designs utilising MineSight software.Providing practical analysis of drill and blast outcomes, undertaking trials and project work, refining strategies, finding solutions and development of new capabilities for inclusion into the D&B Design Standard.Manage the supply of drilling and blasting consumables, products and services.Provide mentoring and training to other junior engineers, graduates and operations staff in drill and blast design.Assist Senior D&B Engineers with budget preparation and cost management control.Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.

 

Benefits

This role is being offered on a lifestyle friendly 8:6 DIDO roster.

 

Joining Newmont Australia means becoming part of a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, with benefits such as:

Generous Health and Well being allowance Annual performance-based incentives. Salary Continuance (Income Protection). Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers. No more waiting around for your flight home if your plane is delayed!  Close proximity to Perth/Peel/Southwest region.Own room – no motelling!Employee Wellbeing Program for you and your family. Close-knit teams boasting an cooperative, supportive and engaged culture.  Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods. 

 

About You

We are looking for a qualified Mine Engineer (or equivalent skills and experience) with solid Drill & Blast Engineer design experience able to effectively record, monitor and analyse blasting operations.

 

Complementing your technical expertise you will also bring your:

highly effective communication skills across a wide range of disciplinesability to develop strong working relationships to influence and gain collaboration to meet operational objectivesenjoyment working in a demanding, fast paced environment with multiple prioritiesexperience in MineSight, Shotplus and Surface Manager software will be highly regarded.

 

Seize this opportunity to join our diverse team! Applications close on February 2, 2025 however shortlisting may start earlier.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

 

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

 

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
 

More About Newmont

Website: http://www.newmont.comLifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mineBlog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting

 

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