Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator

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