Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project. 

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation. 

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa. 

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland. 

Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.  

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. 

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess. 

The opportunity: 

Roster: 8 Day On, 6 Days Off | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Fulltime

Thiess is seeking a Drill and Blast Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to safe and efficient production by developing high‑quality drill and blast designs that meet operational, geotechnical and compliance requirements.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, your duties will include:    

Drill and blast planning and execution

• Provide drill and blast engineering support across the shift‑to‑three‑month planning window.
• Develop safe, efficient and compliant drill and blast designs that meet production, geotechnical and operational requirements.
• Create plans that support fragmentation, wall control and downstream loading and haulage performance.
• Work closely with the Drill and Blast Supervisor to ensure plans are practical, executable and aligned with site constraints.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of all drill and blast design, charging and performance data in Wenco, InfoMine and related reporting systems.

Design, monitoring and optimisation

• Design, monitor and optimise drill and blast activities to ensure alignment with approved mine plans, geotechnical constraints and production targets.
• Conduct regular checks on drilling accuracy, burden and spacing, charge placement and blast outcomes, adjusting designs where required.
• Review performance data and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness.

Support, collaboration and development

• Work collaboratively with Production, Survey and Technical Services teams to keep designs aligned with broader mine plans.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Kalkadoon Cadets, contributing to their development under the direction of the Senior Mining Engineer.
• Complete structured handovers to ensure continuity across rosters.

About you 

• 3+ years’ experience in a Drill & Blast technical role  
• Proven experience in open-cut hard rock mining 
• Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes
• Understanding of mining principles, design concepts and operations (particularly their relation to drill and blast and data reconciliation activities)
• Proficient in Vulcan/Deswik.CAD, Blasting database software and MS Office tools
• Understanding of how technical outcomes impact financial results
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and Australian standards
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills

What Thiess can do for you 

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow. 

• Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
• Permanent Full Time – 8 / 6 roster
• Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered) - Thiess paid flights
• Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern new mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Thiess: 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.  

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.  

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.  

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.  

Learn more about working at Thiess. 

How to apply: 

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess and the Eva Copper Alliance. 

Please click the “apply” button below to apply for this role. 

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process. 

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.