Russell Tobin
Mining Engineer
Russell Tobin, Gouverneur, New York, United States, 13642
Junior Drill & Blast EngineerLocation:
Gouverneur, NY ( a 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid. Montreal and Ottawa are 2-3 hours away.)Compensation:
$71,000 - $80,000Relocation Assistance:
Yes
Responsibilities:Design blast patterns, particularly for longhole stopes.Assist with timing and loading of blasts.Monitor drilling and blasting activities, analyze results, and implement improvements to achieve desired fragmentation. This includes drilling rates, compliance with daily and weekly plans, wall attainment, dilution/ore loss, and cost management.Assist with managing and overseeing blasting contractor.Organize, inform, and collaborate with stakeholders on drill and blast design and execution.Conduct QA/QC of key inputs and metrics regarding drill and blast.Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. A minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.Basic understanding and experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.Eligibility to work in the US.Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. A minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.Experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Gouverneur, NY ( a 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid. Montreal and Ottawa are 2-3 hours away.)Compensation:
$71,000 - $80,000Relocation Assistance:
Yes
Responsibilities:Design blast patterns, particularly for longhole stopes.Assist with timing and loading of blasts.Monitor drilling and blasting activities, analyze results, and implement improvements to achieve desired fragmentation. This includes drilling rates, compliance with daily and weekly plans, wall attainment, dilution/ore loss, and cost management.Assist with managing and overseeing blasting contractor.Organize, inform, and collaborate with stakeholders on drill and blast design and execution.Conduct QA/QC of key inputs and metrics regarding drill and blast.Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. A minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.Basic understanding and experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.Eligibility to work in the US.Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.
Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent. A minor in Explosives Engineering is an asset.Experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software. Experience with Deswik is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.Ability to obtain blaster certification in the state of New York if required.