Drill & Blast Lead
Job Description
FIFO Shift Schedule: 15 days on / 13 days off
Job Description:
Skeena Gold + Silver is seeking a Drill & Blast Lead to support the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project in northwest British Columbia. Reporting to the Superintendent, Mining, this role provides leadership, technical oversight, and continuous improvement for all open-pit drilling and blasting activities. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance, optimize blast performance and costs, and align outcomes with mine production and geotechnical requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead drill & blast safety, compliance, and governance
- Develop and approve blast designs, drilling programs, and SOPs
- Optimize fragmentation, wall control, vibration, and cost per tonne
- Integrate geological and geotechnical inputs into blast planning
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance KPIs
- Lead investigations, training, and competency development
- Drive continuous improvement and technology adoption
Qualifications & Experience:
- Valid BC Blasting Ticket and driver’s license
- 10+ years drill & blast experience in open-pit hard-rock mining
- 5+ years in senior leadership or superintendent-level roles
- Strong knowledge of DTH, rotary/top-hammer drilling, initiation systems, and explosives
- Experience with RC drilling and blasting software
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts in remote camp conditions
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