Engineer - Blasting
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The Role
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.
What We’re Looking For
✅ 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
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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.
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
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