Drilling and Blasting Engineer (Mashonaland West)

About EPSA:

We are a global family-owned business with over 60 years in the mining, civil and earth moving industry operating in several countries throughout the world.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team.

Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinate drilling activities with blasting, surveying, production, and mine planning teams.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize drilling efficiency and operational performance.

• Lead and supervise drilling crews, supervisors, and dispatch personnel. Manage rosters, assignments, and resource allocation.

• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.

• Support training and skill development program.

• Monitor drilling performance, penetration rates, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct pit inspections to verify compliance with mine designs, drilling patterns, bench conditions, and safety requirements.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure drill equipment availability and minimize operational downtime.

• Lead daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and operational coordination meetings.

• Prepare daily production reports, drilling summaries, and operational performance documentation.

• Maintain accurate shift records, incident reports, drilling logs, and operational documentation.

• Review and verify compliance with mine plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Traffic Management Plans.

• Allocate and optimize drilling fleet, support equipment, and personnel resources to maximize productivity.

• Monitor operational KPIs including equipment utilization, drilling rates, downtime, and production performance.

• Implement corrective actions to address operational deviations, delays, or performance issues.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Ensure all drilling activities comply with company safety policies, site procedures, and legal regulations.

• Conduct and review risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.

• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active field engagement.

• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work systems, SOPs, and safe drilling practices.

• Participate in incident investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Report and address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure drilling operations are conducted in compliance with environmental standards and site environmental management plans.

• Support dust suppression, water management, spill prevention, and rehabilitation activities.

• Monitor drilling activities to minimize environmental impact and operational disturbances.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of drilling consumables, fuels, lubricants, and waste materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering (Mandatory).

• Valid Blasting License (Mandatory).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in open-pit mining or large-scale earthmoving operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role or equivalent operational leadership position.

• Strong understanding of drilling operations, mine planning, production coordination, and equipment utilization.

• Ability to interpret mine plans, operational reports, and production data.

• Certifications in supervision, operations management, or leadership.

• Experience working in large-scale open-pit mining operations.

• Familiarity with fleet management systems, production monitoring software, and mine planning tools.

• Additional training in safety management, risk assessment, or environmental compliance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Reference checks will be conducted.

• Alcohol and drug testing applies as per company policy.

• All applicants will be subject to an assessment test.

• All applicants must pass a pre-employment medical examination.