Job Description<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the positions of Superintendent \u2013 Drill and Blast Planning to join the versatile Mine Planning Team.\u00a0We are in search of individual who can champion Barrick\u2019s DNA by:
\nProductivity software<\/p>\n
Communicating\u00a0Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
\nExhibiting a\u00a0Results-Driven\u00a0approach
\nDelivering solutions that are\u00a0Fit for Purpose
\nDedicating themselves to\u00a0Building a Sustainable Legacy
\nTaking\u00a0Responsibility and being Accountable
\nCommitting to\u00a0Zero Harm
\nCultivating strong and meaningful\u00a0Partnerships<\/p>\n
Reporting to the\u00a0Manager \u2013 Technical Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing the drill and blast team to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all drilling and blasting activities.
\nYour duties will include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n
Develop, review, and approve all drill and blast designs for production, pre-split, trim, and double bench shots while ensuring charge distribution plan for explosives within each hole is controlled near pit wall face to minimize damage and over break
\nEnsure all designs comply with geotechnical recommendations, mine planning geometry, and safety standards.
\nOversee field implementation, verifying drill accuracy (position, depth, and inclination).
\nImplement best-practice designs to achieve desired fragmentation while minimizing fly rock, vibration, overbreak through application of buffer blasting, controlled blasting techniques and hole orientation & angle.
\nManage double benching blasts to maintain\u00a0final wall control, berm retention, and overall slope stability by having full depth understanding of the Geological assessment such as rock mass characterization and Geotechnical data
\nConduct pre- and post-blast inspections to confirm compliance with designs and identify improvement opportunities.
\nLead continuous improvement programs in\u00a0fragmentation quality,\u00a0blast energy distribution, and\u00a0powder factor optimization.
\nUse drone imagery, photogrammetry, and fragmentation analysis tools (such as portal metrics, shovel metrics) to quantify outcomes and refine future designs.
\nIdentify and address causes of berm loss, backbreak, and poor wall profiles through design adjustments and operational training.
\nDevelop and maintain performance databases to track trends in fragmentation, dilution, and excavation efficiency.
\nWork closely with OEMs and explosives suppliers to trial new technologies and improve blast performance, reduce costs and increase productivity for the super pit.
\nSupervise the drill and blast engineers & QAQC field teams, ensuring consistent technical execution and adherence to design.
\nProvide mentorship and training to engineers to strengthen technical capability.
\nCoordinate closely with Mine Planning, Geotechnical, and Operations to ensure alignment between design intent and execution.
\nSupport the Long-Term Planning Superintendent with design feedback for future pit stages and slope optimization.
\nTrack performance metrics including fragmentation index, wall control compliance, drilling accuracy, and powder factor variance.
\nProduce detailed post-blast reports and monthly dashboards summarizing performance trends, costs, and corrective actions.<\/p>\n
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\nQualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s in mining engineering or equivalent\u00a0Minimum of 6 years\u2019 experience in open pit drill & blast operations.\u00a0
\nStrong understanding of fragmentation mechanics, wall control, and blast vibration management.
\nMust have prior experience in the similar role or Supervisory role.
\nProficiency in blast design and analysis software
\nValid blasting license and sound knowledge of relevant explosives legislation
\nGood communication skills.
\nMust have a valid driver\u2019s license,
\nProficient in Drill and blast software packages but not limited to Vulcan
\nMember of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)<\/p>\n
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\nWhat We Can Offer You:<\/p>\n
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
\nThe ability to make a difference and lasting impact
\nWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
\nOpportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
\nAccess to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation<\/p>\n
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
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\nBarrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
\nWomen who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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