Engineer, Blasting

Description

Job Summary: The Mining Engineer – Blasting will be responsible for ensuring safety and technical compliance in rock blasting activities, including the development and validation of blast designs. Key Highlights: 1. Global leadership in mining and rock blasting 2. Opportunity to grow and learn in a diverse and collaborative culture 3. Development in a safe and collaborative work environment **Date:** 15 Mar 2026 **Location:** Belo Horizonte, MG, BR, 30112\-000 **Company:** Orica **About Orica** **At Orica, it is the strength of our people that drives change and shapes our future.** Every day, across the globe, our teams help mobilize vital and essential resources for progress. Founded in 1874, we have grown into global leaders in mining and civil rock blasting, with a diverse team of over 13\.000 people worldwide. **This is an exciting time to join us.** We are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, leading innovation, and reinventing how we work. **About the Role** The **Mining Engineer – Blasting** will be responsible for ensuring safety and technical compliance in rock blasting activities, including the development, review, and validation of blast designs; control of storage, handling, and use of explosives. The role will define safety zones, ensure appropriate equipment usage, control access, monitor detonations, inspect post\-blasting conditions, and guarantee ventilation and gas monitoring — ensuring full compliance with legislation, safety standards, and internal company policies. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in **Mining Engineering**. * Experience or technical knowledge in **mining operations, extraction, and/or rock blasting**. * Knowledge of applicable **safety standards, mining legislation, and environmental regulations**. * Availability for **field work**, with capability to provide operational support and prepare technical reports. **What We Offer** **As part of a truly global company**, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn in a diverse and collaborative culture. We encourage relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths, and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will receive **competitive compensation**, learn from talented professionals across disciplines, and develop within a safe and collaborative work environment. **Advance your career** in a place where your unique potential has room to grow. **We respect and value all people** **Orica fosters and promotes a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity** across all locations where we operate. We treat our people and candidates fairly, with dignity and respect, valuing the best each individual contributes. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran or military status, marital status, or disability.