Drill & Blast Engineer

Who Are We? SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, and a global pipeline of high‑quality development and exploration assets in the same regions. Our focus on safety, collaboration, and excellence supports our strong financial foundation and future growth.

The Drill & Blast Engineer will design, implement, and optimize drilling and blasting operations for open‑pit mines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Develop and optimize blast designs to maximize rock fragmentation, minimize environmental impact, and maintain safety.
• Select appropriate drill pattern sizes, explosive types, and initiation sequences.
• Ensure drill patterns are executed as planned and align with blast design specifications.
• Understand procurement, storage, and handling of explosives, complying with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly‑rock, and implement mitigation measures.
• Collect and analyze data from drilling and blasting activities to monitor performance, optimize processes, and report on key metrics.
• Provide monthly cost and usage reports to stakeholders.
• Work closely with geologists, mine planners, and other engineers to integrate drilling and blasting plans with overall mine operations.
• Support cross‑functional teams to achieve production targets.
• Identify opportunities for improving drilling and blasting processes, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and efficiency.
• Assist with projects as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years blasting experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills with planning peers, managers, projects and operations.
• Adaptability to changing mine conditions.
• Preferred experience with mine design and scheduling packages.

• Site‑based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, located above 8,000 feet in a high‑altitude environment.
• Fieldwork in varying weather conditions and uneven terrain, including stair climbing.
• Required personal protective equipment: steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

For applicants residing in Colorado, the salary range starts at $95,000 to $105,000. Benefits include 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance, employee share purchase plan, paid time off, and short‑term incentive plan.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.