Engineer - Blasting

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 Engineer - Blasting will provide crucial engineering support in managing the storage, handling, and use of explosives on-site. This role involves monitoring and auditing compliance with explosives regulations in alignment with company policy.

The successful candidate will be based at our Cebu site or Surigao site.

What you will be doing

• Develop and implement personal SHEC plans in alignment with the regional SHEC Plan and Orica’s SHE policy, while actively supporting SHEC initiatives with customers.

• Deliver comprehensive customer product stewardship support and provide application training for bulk, PE, IS, and EBS products to ensure proper usage and compliance.

• Implement value-adding initiatives to achieve financial targets for the region and manage product stewardship issues efficiently to maintain high standards.

• Cultivate strong relationships with new and existing customers, contribute to high-end technology offerings, and drive EBS customer initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement.

• Manage the introduction of new IS, Bulk, and PE products, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of contractual Tech Service commitments.

• Execute and improve methodologies for continuously enhancing blasting performance for customers, while maintaining fixed costs and budgetary constraints.

• Provide market intelligence on customers and competitors, capture the value delivered through case studies, promotional articles, and technical papers, and establish enduring customer relationships that maximize results for both the customer and Orica.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, with comprehensive knowledge in mining operations.

• Strong SHE initiatives experience, including site training participation and proactive site safety promotion.

• Proven competency in handling minor incidents, such as initiation system cut-off and environmental exceedances.

• Technical expertise in drill and blast operations, project management, and demonstrated success through customer case studies.

• Excellent communication, report writing, and customer relationship skills, with additional experience in sales and marketing.

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.