Engineer - Blasting

The Role

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• ✅ Degree in Mining Engineering or a diploma in a blasting-related discipline✅ 5–7 years’ blasting experience, preferably within quarrying or open-pit mining✅ Practical blast design experience✅ Experience with blast design software such as Expertir ✅ Experience with GPS and vibration monitoring equipment✅ Strong knowledge of explosives safety and regulatory requirements✅ Valid UAE Blasting Licence and explosives certification ✅ Fluent English and a valid driving licence
• ✅ Degree in Mining Engineering or a diploma in a blasting-related discipline✅ 5–7 years’ blasting experience, preferably within quarrying or open-pit mining✅ Practical blast design experience✅ Experience with blast design software such as Expertir ✅ Experience with GPS and vibration monitoring equipment✅ Strong knowledge of explosives safety and regulatory requirements✅ Valid UAE Blasting Licence and explosives certification✅ Fluent English and a valid driving licence #SR #Mining #StevinRock

Responsibilities

• As a Blasting Engineer, you will:
• Develop blast designs based on geological conditions and production requirements.
• Determine appropriate burden, spacing, charge and timing parameters to achieve effective fragmentation.
• Work with Survey and Drilling teams to ensure accurate blast design and hole quality.
• Supervise charging and blasting activities and ensure work is executed in accordance with approved designs.
• Monitor fragmentation, rockpile displacement, vibration and oversize performance.
• Analyse blast results and identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost.
• Ensure explosives are handled, stored, transported and used in accordance with operational and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate blast records and performance information.
• Work closely with Operations, HSE, Technical Services and regulatory stakeholders.