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Newmont Mining

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Australia , Tanami

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Superintendent, Mine Planning, as a Project - Drill and Blast Engineer within Newmont's Technical Services team at Tanami, you will play a key role in improving underground drilling and blasting performance. Your work will directly support production outcomes through continuous improvement initiatives, innovative project work, and effective collaboration with operations and technical stakeholders. As part of our team, you will: 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 deliver production targets; Assist with stope file notes, ring designs, firing plans, and rapid responses 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 aligned with Newmont standards and policies; Contribute to the development and updating of systems, procedures, and operating standards; Support the evaluation and project management of new technologies and innovations.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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 deliver production targets
  • Assist with stope file notes, ring designs, firing plans, and rapid responses 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 aligned with Newmont standards and policies
  • Contribute to the development and updating of systems, procedures, and operating standards
  • Support the evaluation and project management of new technologies and innovations

Requirements:

  • 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 (eg. 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 and innovation mindset
  • Willingness to embrace new technologies in a production environment
  • Valid Australian drivers licence
  • Clean shaven
What we offer:
  • Industry-competitive remuneration package
  • Annual performance incentives
  • FIFO allowance
  • Health & Wellbeing Allowance
  • Access to employee benefits, career development and progression opportunities with a global organisation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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