Drilling engineering

Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the drill & blast strategy across the largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM's combination of diverse geologies, complex underground geometries, and large-scale open pits creates one of the most technically challenging drill & blast environments in North America.

Key aspects of the role focus on technical leadership, standardization, and performance improvement across both underground and open pit mining operations.

In this influential, multi-site role, you will drive the technical integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence of our drill and blast practices - ensuring they are safe, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with NGM's strategic objectives.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior technical professional who enjoys combining hands-on field engagement, advanced analytical work, and enterprise level influence to elevate drilling and blasting performance across the largest gold-producing complex in the world.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our DNA values guide everything we do: Zero Harm, Responsible & Accountable, Partnerships, Results Driven, Fit for Purpose, Honest & Transparent, and Sustainable Legacy. We are committed to being the employer of choice, developing our people, and building strong technical capability across our operations.

Develop, maintain, and ensure consistent application of drill and blast standards across underground and open pit operations.

Maintain alignment with explosives regulations, environmental requirements, and NGM's Zero Harm standard.

Partner with geotechnical, mine design, maintenance, and operations teams to improve planning integration and operational execution.

Optimize Performance: Analyze design parameters and performance data to improve key outcomes such as fragmentation, over/underbreak, drill accuracy, wall control, consumables usage, and explosive product selection.

Support mine-to-mill initiatives, coordinate technical studies, and implement opportunities that enhance efficiency and reduce cost.

Support Training & Capability Building: Strengthen D&B engineering skills through coaching, field engagement, and mentorship in Compass - NGM's engineering development program.

Provide input on equipment, explosives, and instrumentation specifications to ensure cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Ideal candidates bring a balance of strong technical fundamentals and the ability to influence field execution across diverse mining environments.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 10+ years of mining experience including both open pit and underground drill & blast exposure required. Extensive knowledge of drill & blast design, explosives products, and field application required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to explosives handling, personal environmental exposure, and contaminant management preferred.

A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans designed to support your professional growth and well-being.

A dynamic, forward-thinking work environment with opportunities to influence the future direction of our mining operations.

Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations.