Goldrush - Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert

We are looking for a Drill & Blast Subject Matter Expert in our Goldrush Underground Operations department at Nevada Gold Mines. This role requires extensive experience in underground drill and blast operations, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

• Take ownership and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment.
• Mentor, coach, and develop underground mining personnel in safe and efficient drill and blast practices.
• Provide hands‑on training and field leadership in stope drilling, stope loading, face drilling, face round loading, and blasting activities.
• Evaluate operator performance and provide constructive feedback to improve safety, productivity, drill accuracy, fragmentation, and blast results.
• Promote adherence to company safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices related to explosives handling and blasting operations.
• Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and proactive safety engagement.
• Train and support crews in proper drilling patterns, burden and spacing control, charging techniques, tie‑ins, and blast sequencing.
• Assist in optimizing drilling and blasting practices to minimize dilution, over‑break, and rework while maximizing advance and fragmentation.
• Safely handle, transport, and load explosives in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform safe and effective face round loading and blasting activities.
• Perform safe and effective stope loading and blasting activities.
• Troubleshoot drilling and blasting issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Understand and interpret drill plans, blast designs, and mining layouts.
• Perform basic caretaking, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of drill and blast equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot emulsion pumps and related charging equipment.
• Support onboarding and skills advancement of miners through practical demonstrations and field instruction.
• Maintain accurate training documentation and communicate progress and development needs to leadership.
• Assist supervisors and crews in identifying continuous improvement opportunities related to drill and blast performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company.

• 10+ years of underground mining experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in underground drill and blast operations required.
• Previous experience with stope drilling, production blasting, and development blasting required.
• Previous mentoring, coaching, or crew leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of explosives handling, blast design principles, and underground blasting safety standards required.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting underground drill and blast equipment preferred.
• Experience with emulsion systems, charging equipment, and emulsion pump maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required.
• Stable, consistent work history required.
• Proactive safety and environmental track record required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all mine operations personnel required.
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and hands‑on instruction in a professional manner required.
• Ability to work within a team environment, collaborate with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, paid time off, company‑sponsored medical clinics, and a company‑match share purchase program.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.