Job Description
#WeAreAeris
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises three operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Our Tritton Mine is looking for Drill and Blast Engineers to join the Technical Services team and provide mining engineering support to Trittons mining operations in the development of short and medium-term drill and blast plans, in line with legislative requirements and site policies and procedures.
About the role
As a key part of our Technical Services team you will
- Developing and maintaining drill and blast guidelines and procedures for Trittons underground mining operations including procedures for the evacuation of mine operations prior to blasting events.
- Developing and implementing drill and blast plans and procedures, reviewing stope drilling plans and ring and blast designs to ensure they are to standard and issued on a timely basis.
- Ensuring that appropriate drill and blast controls are in place for all excavations and drill sites.
- Reviewing all drill and blast activities, stope reconciliations, maintaining and analysing production statistics for each stope to identify opportunities to improve future production.
- Assisting with the review of the weekly/monthly schedules to ensure they are consistent with the quarterly, annual and LOM plans.
- Liaising with the Mine Superintendent and other Technical Services personnel on the safe implementation of drill and blast plans and the achievement of targeted production.
- Ensuring effective procedures are in place for the safe and controlled receipt, storage and issue of detonators, explosives etc and that these are complied with.
About You
We are looking for mining professionals with experience in Drill and Blast in relevant underground hardrock mining environment. Its an exciting time at Tritton as we look at ways to continually improve underground operations. The Tritton site can offer residential, DIDO or FIFO options
Our People Rock
The true value in Aeris comes from two things: people and rocks. While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources.
Together we have created a workplace culture that is proactive, collaborative, results-based, and above all, respectful. This is our people power and it creates a positive future for us, our stakeholders and our business.
Safety, health and wellness
We believe that a safe place of work is created and maintained by all team members. We aim to continually improve our safety performance and support the physical and psychological health of our people.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our people, as well as their health and safety and are proud to be a workplace of respect.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an employer we value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace and we aim to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work.
We look for many different skills and abilities, as well as how you can enhance Aeris and our culture. So, even if you dont think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, wed still love to hear from you!
To find out more about Tritton & Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre-employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role. Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.