Superintendent – Drill and Blast Planning

      Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the positions of Superintendent – Drill and Blast Planning to join the versatile Mine Planning Team. We are in search of individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Manager – Technical Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing the drill and blast team to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all drilling and blasting activities.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, review, and approve all drill and blast designs for production, pre-split, trim, and double bench shots while ensuring charge distribution plan for explosives within each hole is controlled near pit wall face to minimize damage and over break
• Ensure all designs comply with geotechnical recommendations, mine planning geometry, and safety standards.
• Oversee field implementation, verifying drill accuracy (position, depth, and inclination).
• Implement best-practice designs to achieve desired fragmentation while minimizing fly rock, vibration, overbreak through application of buffer blasting, controlled blasting techniques and hole orientation & angle.
• Manage double benching blasts to maintain final wall control, berm retention, and overall slope stability by having full depth understanding of the Geological assessment such as rock mass characterization and Geotechnical data
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections to confirm compliance with designs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement programs in fragmentation quality, blast energy distribution, and powder factor optimization.
• Use drone imagery, photogrammetry, and fragmentation analysis tools (such as portal metrics, shovel metrics) to quantify outcomes and refine future designs.
• Identify and address causes of berm loss, backbreak, and poor wall profiles through design adjustments and operational training.
• Develop and maintain performance databases to track trends in fragmentation, dilution, and excavation efficiency.
• Work closely with OEMs and explosives suppliers to trial new technologies and improve blast performance, reduce costs and increase productivity for the super pit.
• Supervise the drill and blast engineers & QAQC field teams, ensuring consistent technical execution and adherence to design.
• Provide mentorship and training to engineers to strengthen technical capability.
• Coordinate closely with Mine Planning, Geotechnical, and Operations to ensure alignment between design intent and execution.
• Support the Long-Term Planning Superintendent with design feedback for future pit stages and slope optimization.
• Track performance metrics including fragmentation index, wall control compliance, drilling accuracy, and powder factor variance.
• Produce detailed post-blast reports and monthly dashboards summarizing performance trends, costs, and corrective actions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in mining engineering or equivalent Minimum of 6 years’ experience in open pit drill & blast operations. 
• Strong understanding of fragmentation mechanics, wall control, and blast vibration management.
• Must have prior experience in the similar role or Supervisory role.
• Proficiency in blast design and analysis software
• Valid blasting license and sound knowledge of relevant explosives legislation
• Good communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license,
• Proficient in Drill and blast software packages but not limited to Vulcan
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.