Drill and Blast Field Support Engineer

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Drill and Blast Field Support Engineer provides hands-on, on-site technical support to drilling and blasting execution activities based in Oyu Tolgoi, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The role supports the full blast cycle, from preparation and risk management through blast firing, re-entry, and post-blast performance evaluation.

Өрөмдлөг, тэсэлгээний туслах инженер нь Оюу Толгой уурхайд байрлан өрөмдлөг, тэсэлгээний ажлуудад газар дээр нь техникийн дэмжлэг үзүүлж, аюулгүй, үр ашигтай, журамд нийцсэн үйл ажиллагааг ханган ажиллана. Гүйцэтгэх үүрэг нь тэсэлгээний бэлтгэл ажил, эрсдэлийн удирдлагаас эхлэн тэсэлгээ хийх, дахин нэвтрэх, тэсэлгээний дараах гүйцэтгэлийн үнэлгээ зэрэг тэсэлгээний бүтэн цикл ажилд дэмжлэг үзүүлнэ.

What you will be doing

• Provide on-site technical support during drill and blast execution, including secondary breakage activities
• Support blast preparation tasks such as logging, tie-up, drill pattern verification, and mine clearance
• Assist with blast firing activities and ensure safe re-entry in accordance with site procedures
• Collect field data and capture post-blast performance to support analysis and continuous improvement
• Assist with risk management activities and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

What you will bring

• Technical qualification in Mining Engineering, Explosives Engineering, or a related field
• Practical experience providing field support for drill and blast operations, including secondary breakage
• Strong understanding of blast preparation activities such as logging, tie-up, and drill pattern verification
• Knowledge of risk management practices and mine clearance procedures in active blasting environments
• Ability to collect, interpret, and report blast performance and operational data

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Бид үйл ажиллагаа явуулж байгаа бүх газраа оролцоог дэмжсэн, тэгш боломжийг олгосон ажил эрхлэлтийн соёлыг хөгжүүлж, төлөвшүүлдэг. Бид ажилтнууд болон өргөдөл гаргагчидтай шударга, нэр төртэй, хүндэтгэлтэйгээр харьцаж, хүн бүрийн хувь нэмрийг бүрэн дүүрэн ашиглахыг зорьдог.

Бүх шаардлага хангасан өргөдөл гаргагчид арьс өнгө, шашин шүтлэг, бэлгийн чиг баримжаа, хүйсийн ойлголт, үндэс угсаа, нас, цэргийн эсвэл ахмадын статус, гэр бүлийн байдал, хөгжлийн бэрхшээлтэй эсэхээс үл хамааран ажилд авах боломжийг тэгш хүртэх болно.