What are you going to do

Our client, a respected organization in the Oil and Gas sector, is looking for a dedicated Mining Engineer to play a pivotal role in quarry operations. This challenging and rewarding position offers the opportunity for professional growth while contributing to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the planning, design, and safe execution of all extraction activities at the quarry. This role owns the "front end" of the operation-from face design and blast planning to slope stability and regulatory compliance-ensuring a consistent, quality feed of raw material to the production plant technical oversight, and quality assurance.

Quarry Planning & Design

Develop short-, medium-, and long-term quarry development plans and excavation sequences.
Design bench layouts, haul roads, ramps, and dump areas to optimize safety and material flow.
Create and maintain digital mine models and topographic surveys (using CAD/survey software).

Drill & Blast Coordination & Contractor Management

Act as the primary technical liaison and coordinator with the 3rd-party drilling and blasting contractor.
Develop blast specifications, target fragmentation profiles, and drilling patterns; issue clear technical instructions to the contractor.
Supervise contractor activities on-site to ensure compliance with approved blast designs, safety protocols, and schedule requirements.
Monitor blast performance (fragmentation, vibration, flyrock, oversize) and provide feedback to the contractor for continuous improvement.
Verify contractor invoices against completed work (drilled meters, blasted volumes, consumables used).

Safety, Health & Compliance

Conduct geotechnical assessments, slope stability monitoring, and highwall inspections.
Ensure compliance with MOI safety regulations.
Lead incident investigations related to extraction activities and implement corrective actions.
Enforce site-specific safety standards for all contractor personnel working in the pit. Environmental & Water Management.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise daily with the Production Engineer to align extraction rates with plant throughput and crusher schedules.
Support capital projects, permitting, and land acquisition efforts as needed.

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in open-pit mining or aggregate quarrying, with exposure to contractor-managed drill-and-blast operations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
Strong knowledge of blast design principles, geotechnical fundamentals, and mine safety regulations.

Closing: 03 July 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-288650

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Corporate recruiter

Jaya Krishnan

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.