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Drill and blast engineer

Cloncurry
MMG Limited
Posted: 14 September
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Overview Thank you for considering a career with us.
MMG is a global resources company that mines, explores and develops base metal projects globally, offering a wide variety of career pathways.
View our current vacancies to plan the next step in your career.
Job no: 502847; Work type: Permanent Full Time; Location: Dugald River Mine We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.
The mine is committed to a low-carbon future.
In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power and reducing emissions by 33% as part of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 people including contractors on a mix of fly-in/fly-out and local residential arrangements.
Responsibilities Drill & Blast Engineer: Reporting directly to the Senior Mine Production Engineer, the key responsibility is to complete drill and blast design, QA/QC, reconciliations and provide general mining engineering support to the Mining team.
This role will be based on an 8/6 roster, with drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane.
Qualifications, Competencies & knowledge To be successful in this role, you will be a strong performer with the ability to lead through positive actions.
You will have excellent stakeholder engagement skills at all levels and solid underground mining experience with a practical understanding of underground drainage, power, air, water, ventilation and backfill techniques.
Minimum of 2 years underground metalliferous mining experience Technical experience, especially in mine scheduling and planning, will be well regarded Practical underground experience will be well regarded Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering (Essential)Queensland Explosives Security Clearance (QESC) (Essential)Manual Drivers license In-depth knowledge and understanding of Deswik solutions Key responsibilities Maintain a cost-conscious culture within the team Timely delivery of plans for customers, including reporting and document control Consistently apply Workplace Management Procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, visions, values and MMG Code of Conduct Demonstrate behaviour consistent with MMG Minerals vision and values Contribute toward a strong team working culture within the Technical Services team Continually seek to improve existing workplace practices What we offer A competitive salary package A generous relocation package and local allowances if relocating to Cloncurry or Mt Isa Career development opportunity working for a global organisation A culture of thinking Safety First Work with a highly skilled strategic leadership team On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms with meal service and room cleaning.
The village offers communal facilities including 4 G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, gym facilities (women's area), tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.
MMG benefits for employees living in Cloncurry & Mt.
Isa Gym/PCYC membership Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes Financial support for families with children attending boarding school Retention payment for long-term Cloncurry residents MMG strives for safety, environmental protection, production standards and operational excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity.
We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
If you share our values and believe you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.
Advertised: 10 Sep 2025 (AUS)
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