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 plays a key technical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant use of explosives across the site. In this position, you’ll provide vital engineering support in the storage, handling, and application of explosives, helping to drive high‑performance blasting operations while upholding the highest safety and regulatory standards.

You will be responsible for monitoring, auditing, and enforcing adherence to explosive regulations, ensuring full alignment with company policies and industry best practices. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on field work, precision, and the opportunity to directly influence safe and effective blasting outcomes.

This is a chance to be part of a highly skilled team where your expertise directly contributes to operational excellence and successful project execution.

What you will be doing

• Reviews each blast design to ensure it can be executed safely and without risk to people or property.
• Ensures explosives are stored, handled, and used in full compliance with safety requirements and immediately reports any condition that may compromise safety.
• Determines the appropriate danger zone in coordination with the Project Manager and authorities to maintain safe working conditions.
• Prepares a written Blasting Specification for every blast and ensures it is approved by the Project Manager prior to execution.
• Ensures strict compliance with all regulations governing the storage, handling, and use of explosives and confirms that only authorised personnel perform blasting activities.
• Confirms that all blasting equipment and accessories are suitable and safe, verifies all connections and system integrity before firing, and removes any unsafe equipment from use.
• Conducts thorough checks before and after blasting, ensures safe firing locations, verifies sentry positions, inspects the face for misfires, and oversees proper ventilation and gas monitoring after the blast.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering(Blasting certification is an advantage).
• Formal training and valid blasting license or explosives handling certification as required by local regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of explosives safety, blast design principles, and relevant regulations or industry standards.
• Experience in blasting operations, shot firing, drilling coordination, or similar field engineering roles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blast plans, and site layouts with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work at active project sites, including exposure to outdoor conditions and operational environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to work closely with project managers, authorities, and on‑site teams.

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.