A 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.
Responsibilities:
Lead Drill & Blast Standards: Develop, maintain, and ensure consistent application of drill and blast standards across underground and open pit operations.
Ensure Compliance & Safety: Maintain alignment with explosives regulations, environmental requirements, and NGM’s Zero Harm standard.
Enhance Cross‑Functional Collaboration: 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.
Advance the adoption of modern drill navigation, instrumentation, and blast design technologies to drive repeatable excellence.
Drive Continuous Improvement: 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.
Guide Procurement & Technology Decisions: Provide input on equipment, explosives, and instrumentation specifications to ensure cost‑effective, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
Qualifications:
Must pass an ATF Employee Possessor background check.
Extensive knowledge of drill & blast design, explosives products, and field application required
Strong analytical capability and the ability to prepare comprehensive reports, studies, and technical assessments required
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to explosives handling, personal environmental exposure, and contaminant management preferred
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