Drilling and Blasting Engineer

About this role

The role is for a Drilling and Blasting Engineer at African Natural Resources and Mines Limited in Kaduna. It is a contract position within an iron ore mining and processing operation. The engineer plans, coordinates, and supervises drilling and blasting to meet safety, efficiency, production targets, and cost considerations. The job focuses on field inspections, reporting, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and optimising blast performance and costs. The employer operates a fully integrated mining and processing plant and requires the candidate to work closely with mining operations and the explosives division.

What you would do

• Conduct field inspections of blasting activities and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Prepare daily and monthly operational reports and keep accurate records.
• Plan and supervise drilling and blasting in line with approved mine plans.
• Coordinate blasting schedules with mining operations and the site emulsions division.
• Ensure compliance with explosives safety, mining regulations, and environmental standards.
• Monitor drilling accuracy, blast performance, fragmentation, and productivity.
• Track drilling and blasting costs and suggest operational improvements.

What they are asking for

• 3–5 years of relevant drilling and blasting experience, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Knowledge of blast planning, mine surveying, fragmentation analysis, and mining operations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant blasting certifications and statutory authorisations, where required.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Key competencies include: performance optimisation, operational planning, leadership, teamwork, cost control, and safety management.

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