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Introduction

The Drill and Blast Engineer (Underground) will be responsible for compiling optimum drill and blast designs to achieve production and mining efficiency.

Job description

• Design and optimise stopes based on diamond drilling results, operational and geotechnical factors.
• Compile the relevant ring designs for each stope based on stope design, drilling equipment, hole size and agreed upon burden and spacing to achieve designed powder factors and fragmentation.
• Compile loading layouts for most efficient loading and recovery of broken material.
• Design of stope and miscellaneous charge plans to maintain minimal dilution and maximum recovery.
• Review and communicate any issues relating to drilling accuracy which can affect blasting results.
• Compare actual excavations to design and identify deviations and causes and minimise these through appropriate interventions or design changes.
• Do periodic (weekly, monthly) and systematic analysis of drill and blast data in order to identify, analyse and improve production efficiencies.
• Maintain the Stope Metrics Master Sheet data entries and investigate any abnormalities in Powder Factor, under break, over break and Recovery.

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Namibian Mining Act (Labour Act, Ordinance, Minerals Act, and Explosives Act) and Regulation clauses applicable to the work area.
• Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set.
• Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Hons. Degree in Mining Engineering (NQF level 8)
• Underground blasting certificate
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a mining engineer in an underground, mechanized hard rock environment
• Previous experience with Long hole Open Stopping as well as Cut and Fill mining methods
• Experience with cemented rock fill will be an added advantage
• Valid Code BE driver’s licence
• Good knowledge of mine design software in a 3D environment such as Deswik or Vulcan
• Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply

The company ONLY accept applications via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:

Link: B2Gold Career Portal

Closing Date: 04 April 2024