Drill & Blast Engineer

Perseus Mining
Geita Full time Jobs

Position information

Job Details

Job LocationGeita

Job CategoryMining Jobs

Job TypeFull time Jobs

Job PostedOctober 6, 2026

Job Description

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Perseus Mining (Tanzania) Limited (SMLC) is seeking a Drill & Blast Engineer.

The Drill & Blast Engineer provides technical expertise and planning support to safely and efficiently execute all drill and blast activities at Nyanzaga. The role ensures drill and blast designs, schedules, explosives management and QA/QC processes are aligned with the SMCL Mining Department Management Plan (MMP), production targets, legal and licence conditions, and community and environmental constraints (including vibration, noise, fly rock, and dust).

Working closely with Operations, Technical Services and contractors, the Drill & Blast Engineer helps deliver predictable fragmentation, diggability and ore exposure to support consistent mill feed and cost-effective mining.

Key Responsibilities

Management of Safety, Environment, & Community Relations

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• Adhere to company policies and procedures regarding safety, environment, health and community.

• Ensure all drill and blast / mining activities and procedures adhere to the applicable mining regulations.

• Ensure all safety standards, plans, procedures etc are conveyed to staff and contractors.

Drill & Blast Design & Optimisation

• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term drill and blast designs, including patterns, charge plans, timing, and initiation sequences.

• Conduct fragmentation analysis and continuously improve blast performance.

• Develop and maintain blast design standards and QA/QC processes.

• Optimise drilling and blasting parameters to reduce dilution, improve productivity, and manage costs.

Operational Execution & Support

• Provide daily technical direction to drill and blast crews, including contractors.

• Monitor execution quality, including hole depths, accuracy, charging, stemming, and timing.

• Conduct blast readiness checks and post-blast inspections.

• Ensure explosives are stored, handled, and used in compliance with legal and company requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all drill and blast activities are executed according to safety standards, environmental regulations, and Tanzanian mining laws.

• Perform blast risk assessments, vibration and air-blast monitoring, and implement control measures.

• Lead incident investigations relating to drill and blast operations.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for permitting and regulatory compliance.

Explosives Magazine & Inventory Management

• Act as the responsible engineer for the explosive’s magazines, ensuring that storage, handling and security of explosives comply with Tanzanian legal requirements, licence conditions and SMCL standards.

• Ensure magazine safety standards are implemented and maintained, including housekeeping, signage, segregation, emergency equipment and access control.

• Oversee daily issue / return, stock control, reconciliations and record keeping for explosives and accessories.