Engineer – Drilling and Blasting
About the job
- Demonstrated experience in drill and blast engineering within an open-pit mining environment.
- Strong understanding of blast design principles, explosives management, and mining operations.
- Experience using mine planning and drill-and-blast software packages.
- Ability to analyse operational performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Sound understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working within large gold or metalliferous mining operations.
- Exposure to contractor management and drill-and-blast optimisation projects.
- Experience operating in geographically remote or complex mining environments.
- Develop and implement drill-and-blast plans that support short- and medium-term mine schedules.
- Monitor blast performance and analyse outcomes to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review fragmentation, dilution, vibration, and productivity data to optimise drill-and-blast practices.
- Provide technical support and recommendations to operational teams and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
- Support cost-control initiatives through efficient drill-and-blast design and execution.
- Contribute to operational planning and mine-optimisation projects.
- Investigate drill-and-blast performance issues and implement corrective actions where required.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and performance analysis.
- Champion the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Work a 21-days-on / 21-days-off roster.
- Work at the Lihir operation and contribute to its mining operations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
About the company
Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers mineral resources, develops mines, and operates them to extract metals, which are then processed and sold to customers such as manufacturers, jewelers, and investors. It operates at a large global scale with a diversified metals portfolio, expanded by the Newcrest Acquisition, and it maintains a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement to support mine approvals. The goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 free cash flow hit a record $2.2 billion.
- Lihir's nearshore barrier targets more than five million additional ounces from 2028.
- Ahafo North reached commercial production in October 2025, adding 275,000-325,000 ounces annually.
What critics are saying
- Cadia's September 2026 seismic disruptions still threaten Australian output and guidance stability.
- Red Chris development costs already exceed Newcrest-era estimates, squeezing returns and budgets.
- FAST-41 permitting at Spring Peak can delay Newmont's $40 million Stage 2 commitment.
What makes Newmont unique
- Newmont is rationalizing assets, selling Chile projects and Nevada's Mule Canyon in 2026.
- Its portfolio combines Boddington, Tanami, Ahafo North, Lihir, and Red Chris.
- Q2 2026 liquidity near $13 billion supports aggressive capital allocation and buybacks.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits