Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.
SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!
Job Description:
The Drill & Blast Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, and optimize drilling and blasting operations for open pit operations. This role involves planning and executing efficient and safe blast designs, monitoring drilling activities, and compiling drill and blast costs. Collaborate with various departments to ensure that blasting operations meet production targets, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Day to Day:
Develop and optimize blast designs that maximize rock fragmentation, minimize environmental impact, and ensure the safety of all personnel
Select appropriate drill pattern sizes, explosive types, and initiation sequences
Ensure that drill patterns are executed as planned and that drilling activities align with the blast design specifications
Understand the process of procurement, storage, and handling of explosives in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and with proper documentation
Ensure that all drilling and blasting activities comply with safety regulations, industry best practices, and company policies
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
Monitor the environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly rock, and implement measures to mitigate these effects
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Collect and analyze data from drilling and blasting activities to monitor performance, optimize processes, and report on key metrics
Provide monthly cost and usage reports to stakeholders
Work closely with geologists, mine planners, and other engineers to integrate drilling and blasting plans with overall mine operations. Support cross-functional teams to achieve production targets
Identify opportunities for improving drilling and blasting processes, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and efficiency
Assist with projects as required
Is This You??
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years blasting experience, or a combination of education and experience
Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, managers, projects and operations
Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions
Use of mine design and scheduling packages preferred
Working Conditions & Environment:
This is a site-based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine, located in a high-altitude environment (above 8,000 feet), and will require the ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather conditions as needed
Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs
Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection
The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Drill & Blast Engineer position and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $95,000 to $105,000 Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.
SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field OR 5+ years blasting experience (or combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of procurement, storage, and handling of explosives in compliance with safety regulations and documentation
- Ability to build and maintain strong communications network with planning peers, managers, projects and operations
- Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions
- Use of mine design and scheduling packages
- Ability to perform fieldwork in a high-altitude environment, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs
- Familiarity with safety regulations, industry best practices, conducting safety audits and risk assessments
What We Do
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold and silver mining company focused on free cash flow and a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets. It has four operations located in the United States, Canada, and Argentina, supported by an industry-leading pipeline of projects. The company emphasizes operational excellence, strong financial positioning, and the contributions of its dedicated employees while aiming to continue building on its strong foundation.
