Graduate Blasting Engineer (Midlands)

  • County Westmeath
  • Kemek
Description Job Title:                    Graduate Blasting Engineer Location:                   1 based in MidlandsReports To:                Technical Sales Manager, South Program GoalsThe role will provide the successful candidate with:An opportunity to develop technical skills within their area of expertise.Gain practical, challenging, and meaningful experience, while learning about the Kemek operation, culture as well as the Quarrying Industry. Regular one to ones and feedback from your manager.Develop and grow a successful career within the Kemek group. Main Duties and Responsibilities:To gain an understanding of the fundamentals about how the different parts of the business operate. These include. Full training will be provided to the successful candidates.Face ProfilingDrone SurveyingShotfiring / Blasting SupervisionVibration Monitoring and AnalysisQuarry based calculations.Depot inventory management.Liaising, developing, and maintaining relationships with current and potential customers.Comply with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards, and work instructions.Promotion of Sales of Explosives, Accessories and Technical Services.Requirements:The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Civil, Mining or Construction Engineering or Geospatial Surveying and another related engineering field.They will have recently graduated and have 2 years relevant work experience.The successful person must have a valid clean driver’s licence.The candidate should have an interest in technology or digitisation.They must also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.They must be proficient in using Microsoft including Office, Excel and Outlook. This job description is intended to give an overview of the role. It should not be considered as an exhaustive list of responsibilities as these may vary or change over time depending on the changing needs of the business. Additional Location Information The person will work mainly from home travelling to customer locations. Person needs to be located in Midlands. Additional Salary Information Company Vehicle: Fully expensed company vehiclePension: 10% employer contribution following successful probationHealthcare: €600 employer contribution following successful probationDeath in Service: 4 times annual salaryIncome Continuance: Available for all employeesCompany Mobile PhoneAnnual Leave 23 days