Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

The Senior Drill and Blast Engineer is responsible for leading and optimizing all the entire chain of drilling and blasting activities at KCC, ensuring they meet safety, efficiency, and production targets while supporting operation, mid & long-term mine planning teams.

This role requires strong technical expertise in blast design, QAQC, explosives management, vibration control, and wall control initiatives. The Senior Engineer will drive continuous improvement, mentor junior engineers, and act as a technical advisor for the upper management team in his department for all drill and blast matters.

Collaboration with Mine Engineering, Geotechnical, Operations, and external contractors is essential to ensure safe, cost-effective, and sustainable ore extraction with minimal dilution and maximum wall stability.

He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

Safety
- Champion and enforce the company’s safety standards in all drill and blast operations.
- Lead risk assessments and implement controls for each blast.
- Ensure strict compliance with all explosives handling, storage, and usage regulations.
- Actively participate in safety audits, incident reviews, and develop corrective action plans.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC)
- Lead implementation of QAQC systems for drilling accuracy, charging, and blast execution.
- Monitor and analyze blast performance (fragmentation, heaves, vibration, dilution & or loss).
- Drive initiatives for continuous improvement based on data analysis and field observations for COMU meeting.
- Develop and maintain compliance dashboards and performance KPIs for drilling & blasting activities.

Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate, high-quality records of blast designs, QAQC results, and explosives usage.
- Provide detailed blast performance reports and recommendations to management.
- Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.

Collaboration and Integration
- Work closely with Geotechnical, Survey, and Mine Planning teams to align blast designs with geotechnical and production requirements.
- Manage relationships with drilling and blasting contractors, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Provide guidance and technical training to operations teams on best practices.

Supervisory Responsibility

- Lead and mentor Drill & Blast Engineers, Technicians, and Field Assistants.
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and company standards.
- Provide training, coaching, and technical development to junior staff and operational crews.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field.
More than 5 full years’ proven experience in Drill and Blast engineering exposure, preferably in large-scale open-pit mining.
Demonstrated expertise in blast design optimization, QAQC, and contractor management.
Experience in using digital blast management systems ( BlastIQ) is an advantage.
Exposure to electronic detonators and advanced blasting techniques preferred.

Core Competencies

Advanced knowledge of drilling and blasting theory, design, and execution.
Strong understanding of QAQC systems and their application.
Solid grasp of geotechnical principles related to wall control and slope stability.
High proficiency in software tools such as Deswik, ShotPlus or any equivalent software, BlastIQ (or equivalent), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in French and English.
Results-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).

Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.