Senior Blasting Technician / Drill & Blast Engineer

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Senior Blasting Technician / Drill & Blast Engineer

Senior Blasting Technician / Drill & Blast Engineer
Hybrid | Western Australia | Full-Time | Permanent

Work from home with regular site visits – Albany, Bunbury ®gional WA | Competitive salary | Career progression

A leading global organisation in explosive products and blasting solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Blasting Technician / Drill & Blast Engineer / Mining Engineer to join their team. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from home while conducting regular site visits to mining and quarry operations, with occasional travel across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

What You’ll Gain in This Role

Flexible hybrid work: home and site-based visits
Work across mining, quarrying, and construction operations
Exposure to cutting-edge blasting and mining technologies
Competitive salary and career progression opportunities
Join a safety-first, collaborative culture with mentoring and technical development

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site inspections across regional WA, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea
Design and implement drill and blast patterns and provide technical support for mining operations
Train and mentor technical teams in safe handling of explosives and blasting best practices
Support advanced electronic initiation systems and blast design software
Lead post-blast analysis, including vibration and noise monitoring, and identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with R&D teams by providing field feedback and supporting new technology development
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards

About You

Minimum 3 years’ experience in mining, blasting, or quarrying operations
Strong technical knowledge of drill and blast practices; electronic detonator experience highly regarded
Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification advantageous
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel to customer sites as required
Nice to have: experience with blast design software, vibration/noise monitoring, or continuous improvement / R&D initiatives

What’s on Offer

Permanent, full-time role with a global leader in blasting and mining technology
Competitive salary package
Exposure to cutting-edge systems and innovations in a dynamic, safety-first environment
Opportunities for career progression, mentoring, and technical development
Flexible hybrid working arrangement: work from home and site-based visits

How to Apply
To apply, contact Hannah Doyle on 08 6160 6210 or hannahd@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion, or apply directly through Seek.

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