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Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago

Drill & Blast Engineer

Round Mountain, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States. The Drill & Blast Engineer will oversee and optimize drilling and blasting operations in the open pit at Round Mountain, ensuring safe and efficient mining practices.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize geological data, mine plans and survey information to develop blast designs and shot timing, and release patterns as required for execution

Continuously assess and optimize blasting parameters, including pattern design/spacing, hole depth/orientation, shot timing, explosive types, etc. to optimize fragmentation and ensure geotechnical pitwall compliance

Collect and interpret technical data such as blast-induced vibration and utilize findings to inform pattern design decisions and improvements, with specific focus on high-risk sectors of the open pit

Lead regularly scheduled blasting optimization workshops and all subsequent improvement initiatives

Engage with external parties (or internal subject matter experts) for periodic best-practice audits and specific technical consulting as required

Develop blasting “mid-range plan” to proactively identify and mitigate risks through pattern design in the 3-month window

Develop and assume ownership of blasting sign-off procedure

Assist in developing drill & blast budgets and operational cost reviews vs. budgeted, as required

Ensure drill & blast planning complies with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, standard operating procedures and company best practices

Work safely at all times and ensure our drill & blast planning supports safe production. Identify, report and work with management to correct any hazards

Promote and engage strongly with a pro-active safety culture

Qualification

Mining EngineeringDrill & Blast PlanningMining Software ProficiencyTeam CollaborationSafety Culture Engagement

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or similar field is required

3-5 Years of planning and/or drill & blast experience in hard-rock, open pit mine operations is strongly preferred

Strong working knowledge of mine operations and drill & blast principles

Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment

Strong engagement with technical details, self-motivated to learn and continuously improve our drill & blast practices

Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Valid driver's license is required

Background Check required

US work permit required

English

Preferred

Proficiency with mining software packages, other CAD packages and specific drill & blast planning modules is strongly preferred

Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

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Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.

Founded in 1993

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees