Job Description
Engineer, Drill & Blast – Open Pit
About Us
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.
The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced individual to join our Mine Technical Services Department as
Engineer, Drill & Blast – Open Pit
About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Engineer - Drill & Blast, this role is to ensure Drill & Blast Plans, designs, Reporting of Drill & Blast activities are prioritized, designed, documented getting appropriate approvals and ensure operational activities on drill and blasts are within the plan.
In This Role, You Will
- Monitor mine production activities in the open pit mine particularly about drill & blast function
- To ensure activities are undertaken in accordance with the plan and NPL Mine Departments SOP’s. Use the appropriate feedback mechanism when variances occur.
- Designing Drill and Blast patterns for; Production Drilling, Trim Blast, Pre-Shear Blast, Ramp Blast Designs, Void Collapse Designs
- Prepare Weekly Drill and Blast Reconciliation and Present at Weekly Review Meeting
- Maintain regular contact with Drill and Blast operations on issues need engineering clarification
- Produce Daily, Weekly and Monthly Drill and Blast Reports
- Ensure to record actual Blasts using Video Camera
- Train new recruits and graduates who join the Drill and Blast section
- Maintain regular contact with Drill and Blast operations on issues need engineering clarification
- Do QAQC for a pattern on every bench
- Promote environmentally sound work practices with peers, contractors and suppliers. Informing persons in work area (employees, contractors and visitors) of New Porgera’s Environmental Policy and Practices
- Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & procedures.
About You
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Open Pit
- Mine planning software, preferably Deswik, JKSim Blast and shotplus
- Experience in Daily and Weekly Drill and Blast plans and designs
- Ensure drill and blast activities are as per standard procedures, including development of D&B designs Blasting practices/initiations and post blast
- Experience in preparing bench blast master plans
- Prepare and update daily D&B data, review weekly compliance to D&B plan
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Experience in coordination of Drill and Blast activities on a mine site
Mobilization Requirement
This is a PNG National position, a site-based role on a FIFO arrangement with a rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening (to be arranged only for successful candidates after the interview stage), and provide an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). Candidates must be PNG Nationals and available to start immediately. Females are encouraged to apply.
Join Our Team as an Engineer, Drill & Blast – Open Pit
Embark on a rewarding career with New Porgera Limited as an Engineer, Drill & Blast – Open Pit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team to contribute to NPL’s success. Enjoy a balanced work schedule, competitive compensation, and a chance to develop your career and technical expertise in a supportive and professional environment.
Note: This advert will be open until
21 st of
March,
2026. If you do not hear from NPL within next two (2) weeks following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
