Senior Drill & Blast Engineer

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

What you will do:
 

• Develop safe and effective drill and blast designs that meet to our safety and environmental obligations
• Develop short-term (weekly, monthly) and long-term (quarterly, annual) drill and blast inputs into the integrated mine plan
• Monitor and reconcile drill and blast production data
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and conduct technical assessments of explosives and blasting techniques to strive for longer term performance
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance teams to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable
• Coordinate with geologists and surveyors to ensure accurate inputs into drill and blast designs
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

What you will bring:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in mine planning with at least 3 years in a drill and blast engineer role or similar experience at a coal mining operation
• Proficiency in mine scheduling software (e.g., Deswik, Spry, Blastlogic, Shotplus, or similar).
• Strong understanding of coal mining operations, geology, and resource management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of leading successful teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex geological and engineering data.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.