Drilling and Blasting Engineer

African Industries Group (AIG) seeks a skilled and proactive Drilling and Blasting Engineer to oversee the maintenance and performance of drilling and blasting equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while coordinating maintenance activities to meet production goals in a mining environment.

• Supervise inspection, maintenance, and repair of drilling rigs, compressors, and blast-hole drills.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and execute timely corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel usage, and component wear; recommend necessary improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance plans with operational schedules to achieve optimal production efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance work, spares usage, and equipment performance history.
• Enforce adherence to safety, environmental, and technical maintenance standards.
• Participate in the technical evaluation and commissioning of new drilling and blasting machinery.
• Train and mentor technicians and mechanics on safe and effective maintenance practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience maintaining drilling and blasting equipment in mining or heavy earthmoving operations.
• Sound knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine systems.
• Proficiency with OEM manuals, maintenance planning tools, and reliability improvement methods.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and team coordination skills.

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