Job Description
Drill & Blast Engineer
Business Unit:  Operations Sth Walker Creek
Job Function:  Mining & Operations
Posting Start Date:  18/06/2026

Stanmore Resources is one of Australia's fastest growing resources company with world-class people, operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat basins. Our exceptional mining practices, strong safety & health culture, and our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence is renowned in the industry. 

We are currently looking for a Drill and Blast Engineer based at our South Walker Creek mine reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent. You will join a team of high performing planning engineers to provide drill and blast technical support at South Walker Creek. 

As a Drill and Blast Engineer you will:

  • Be responsible for the creation of drill patterns, loading and tie-in designs
  • Coordinate drill and blast to ensure blast inventory is maintained to achieve mining rates in line with budget
  • Monitor and reconcile drilling and blasting performance including data QA/QC, fragmentation analysis and loss and dilution from blasting
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement projects and trials
  • Assist with daily production planning
  • Provide accurate technical analysis
  • Uphold safety and contribute to activities that ensure continued compliance with environmental management

To set you up for success, we expect you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a Mining Engineering team
  • Experience with relevant software including Vulcan and BlastLogic
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer: 

  • Permanent full-time position 
  • Residential options or FIFO are available for the right candidate on an 8/6 roster
  • Excellent career development support
  • Opportunity to work in a high performing team at a high performing mine site