Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator
About the role
Job Summary
Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. D&B Coordinator is responsible supervision of the drill and blast engineering team and coordinating drill and blast activities.
This is a 14:14 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns. Lead the open pit blast optimization projects. Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel. Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution. Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions. Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible. Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills And Competencies
A strong commitment to safety. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Rigorous attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook). Experienced with any CAD software; Deswik preferred. Experience in drill & blast design is an asset. Strong spatial and analytical skills. Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
Experience, Qualifications And Education
Minimum 6 years of working experience in open pit drill and blast; hard-rock open-pit mining preferred. Supervisory experience an asset. Previous experience with historic underground workings preferred.
Job Conditions
Certifications
Valid driver's license.
Education
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About Equinox Gold Corp.
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operating entirely in the Americas. The Company has eight operating gold mines in the Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil and a path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production by advancing a pipeline of expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s common shares are listed on the TSX and the NYSE American under the trading symbol EQX. Further information about Equinox Gold’s portfolio of assets and long-term growth strategy is available at www.equinoxgold.com or by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.
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Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator
About the role
Job Summary
Greenstone Mine is seeking a Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. D&B Coordinator is responsible supervision of the drill and blast engineering team and coordinating drill and blast activities.
This is a 14:14 fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rotational role based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise Drill and Blast Engineers, EITs, Technicians and Interns. Lead the open pit blast optimization projects. Oversee QA/QC activities done by field personnel. Propose and implement improvements to the drill and blast process from design to execution. Ensure the rigorous compliance with best practices and local restrictions. Follow proper document control to ensure information is organized and readily accessible. Create and maintain standard operating procedures and technical specifications. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills And Competencies
A strong commitment to safety. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Rigorous attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook). Experienced with any CAD software; Deswik preferred. Experience in drill & blast design is an asset. Strong spatial and analytical skills. Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
Experience, Qualifications And Education
Minimum 6 years of working experience in open pit drill and blast; hard-rock open-pit mining preferred. Supervisory experience an asset. Previous experience with historic underground workings preferred.
Job Conditions
Certifications
Valid driver's license.
Education
Not the right fit? Search for Drill and Blast Coordinator jobs in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada
About Equinox Gold Corp.
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operating entirely in the Americas. The Company has eight operating gold mines in the Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil and a path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production by advancing a pipeline of expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s common shares are listed on the TSX and the NYSE American under the trading symbol EQX. Further information about Equinox Gold’s portfolio of assets and long-term growth strategy is available at www.equinoxgold.com or by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.