MMG Limited is a mid-tier global resources company, which explores, develops and mines base metal deposits around the world. We are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1208). MMG currently owns and operates the Century, Golden Grove and Rosebery mines in Australia, the Kinsevere mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the LXML Sepon mine in Laos. Our major development projects include Dugald River, a high grade zinc-lead-silver deposit located in north-west Queensland, Australia, and the Izok Corridor base metals project in north-west Canada. MMG also has significant exploration projects and partnerships in Australia, Africa and the Americas. We are one of the world's largest producers of zinc and we also produce significant amounts of copper, lead, gold and silver.
Our vision is to build the next generation's leading global diversified minerals and metals company whilst staying true to our company values:
SAFETY * INTEGRITY * ACTION * RESULTS
Our Sepon mine in southern Lao PDR is now seeking an experienced Drill and Blast Engineer to join our busy Mining Department as a Technical Advisor.
Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Production, you will provide visible safety leadership and technical mentorship for our team of Laos national Drill and Blast Engineers. You will develop the team's skills in the design of drill and blast patterns, charging designs and quality control and analysis. With a focus on safety you will also provide technical support to the Drillers, Shotfirers, and Blast crews to drive first class drill and blast standards across the site. Additionally, you will develop processes that will allow our Laos Drill & Blast Engineers to analyse and control the costs of drilling, explosive equipment and associated consumables.
Your success in this role will be measured by the effectiveness of the QAQC systems you establish and the reduction in the number of misfires that occur as a result of the best practice principles you introduce and coaching you provide.
This is a specialist role requiring someone with a detailed understanding of drill and blast processes and sequencing. You possess relevant tertiary qualifications in mining, and have completed a Certificate or Diploma in training. You are collaborative by nature, and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with others. You have a high level of computer literacy and good skills in ShotPlus, Vulcan and/or MineSight. Possessing a current driver's license is also a requirement of this role.
This is a great opportunity for you to share your knowledge and experience with others in order to develop their skills and capability. Working at Sepon will also give you the unique opportunity to work at a multi-pit, multi-commodity site that greatly values safety and the people who work there.
This position is residential based in Vientiane Laos, with a choice of either a 5 days on/2 days off x2, 4 days on/3 day off x2 or 14 days on/7 days off FIFO roster to site. Onsite accommodation facilities are provided, including a gym and sporting facilities. Relocation and living allowances for residential in Vientiane will also be provided.
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