Drill & Blasting Engineer

About the role

Saudi Gold Refinery is looking for a Drill & Blasting Engineer to lead technical operations for its exploration and pre‑feasibility mining assets in Riyadh. The role focuses on designing efficient blast patterns, managing explosive inventories and ensuring compliance with Saudi mining regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement blast patterns that optimise fragmentation for downstream crushing and refining.
• Ensure all drilling and blasting activities comply with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and Saudi Civil Defence regulations, maintaining accurate audit records.
• Supervise third‑party drilling contractors, conducting performance evaluations and enforcing safety specifications.
• Manage procurement, storage and usage of explosives, keeping detailed inventory logs.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, applying corrective actions promptly.
• Analyse post‑blast data to evaluate fragmentation quality, vibration levels and recommend design improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in drill and blasting operations within the mining sector.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi mining regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to interpret geological data and adjust blast parameters accordingly.
• Excellent analytical skills for performance evaluation and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Blast design
• Explosive inventory management
• Regulatory compliance (MIM)
• Safety audits
• Performance analysis