Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future. You’ll find our mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola. We produce and process zinc, lead and silver from our open cut mine. It is then stored and transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped to our customers worldwide. Our customers use our essential commodities in everyday products for mobility, infrastructure and communications. MRM’s Perks and Benefits: Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your futureWork-Life Balance: 4 Days On/3 Days OffCareer Growth: Access to excellent career development opportunitiesFinancial Flexibility: Salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other servicesExclusive Discounts: Take advantage of discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings About the role: Lead and manage drill & blast activities to achieve optimal productivity, fragmentation and safety.Collaborate with production, geology, and planning teams to ensure alignment of drill & blast activities with mine plans.Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, including post blast assessments.Mentor and guide junior engineers and drill & blast teams to drive a high-performance culture.Analyse and troubleshoot performance issues, implementing solutions to improve blasting outcomes and reduce costs.Assist the Mining Engineering Superintendent to manage the explosives contract.Managing technical blasting projects to deliver value for MRM operation. About You: Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in drill & blast roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership position.Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop a team, manage performance, and build a positive work culture.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders.Highly developed technical skills in drill & blast design, planning, and execution, with a focus on optimization and safety, including regulatory compliance.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify improvements and implement effective solutions.Previous experience with blast design and modelling software (ShotPlus) and mine design software (Vulcan) and strong computer skills for reporting and data analysis.Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Mining or similar relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, with a strong background in drill & blast engineering.High attention to detail, house-keeping and genuine pride in your area of workThe desire to make a lasting contribution at MRM and the wider Glencore group At MRM, we are ‘Territory first’ and will prioritise applications from Territorians or those ready to relocate. Current Glencore employees interested in this role are encouraged to discuss their application with their supervisor or manager before an interview. For more information, contact us at mrmjobs@glencore.com.au. Note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.
