SSOMA Engineer (Surface Blasting)

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an SSOMA Engineer to supervise safety, occupational health, and environmental standards during surface blasting operations at a mining project. Key Responsibilities: 1. Supervision of safety during explosive loading and surface blasting. 2. SSOMA documentation management at the mining site. 3. Coordination of SSOMA activities with supervisors and the client. **Job Posting: SSOMA Engineer – SURFACE BLASTING (Surface Blasting)** **Corporación Grupo Sur del Perú S.A.C.** is seeking an **SSOMA Engineer** to join our team at the **Tía María Mining Unit – Arequipa** project. This position targets a professional experienced in **safety, occupational health, and environmental management in mining projects**, preferably in **explosive loading and surface blasting activities**, responsible for supervising compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and applicable regulations on-site. **Requirements** * Degree holder in **Safety Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering**, or related fields. * Valid and active **professional license registration**, preferred. * Minimum **3\*** years\* of experience as an SSOMA Engineer, SSOMA Supervisor, Safety Officer, or similar roles. * Desirable experience in **surface blasting mining projects** (certified). * Knowledge of safety controls for activities involving explosives: loading, connection, evacuation, firing, and post-blast operations. * Familiarity with mining safety regulations and field-based SSOMA management. * Proficiency in SSOMA documentation: **IPERC, PETS, ATS, checklists, inspections, permits, reports, and records**. * Availability to work under a **14x7 schedule**. * Willingness to work at the **Tía María Mining Unit – Arequipa**. **Main Responsibilities** * Supervise compliance with **safety, occupational health, and environmental** standards across project activities. * Verify adherence to safe work procedures during **explosive loading and surface blasting**. * Monitor safety controls before, during, and after blasting operations. * Review work permits, ongoing IPERC, ATS, PETS, checklists, and operational controls. * Conduct on-site safety inspections of equipment, tools, vehicles, and work fronts. * Coordinate with the Blasting Supervisor and project leads to ensure implementation of SSOMA controls. * Participate in safety talks, internal trainings, and inductions. * Track observations, corrective actions, and preventive actions. * Support incident, unsafe act, and substandard condition investigations. * Coordinate with the client on matters related to safety, occupational health, and the environment. * Prepare daily, weekly, or ad-hoc SSOMA reports as required by the company and client. * Promote a preventive safety culture during high-risk operations. **Working Conditions** * **Work Location:** Tía María Mining Unit – Arequipa. * **Work Mode:** On-site at the mine. * **Work Schedule:** 14x7\. * **Meals:** Provided at the project site. * **Accommodation:** Provided within the mining camp. * **Transportation:** Provided according to scheduled shifts (up/down rotations). * **Employment Type:** MYPE Regime. **Compensation** * Starting from **S/ 5,000\.00**, depending on experience and assessment. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Starting from S/.6,000\.00 per month Application Question(s): * Do you have experience as an SSOMA Engineer, SSOMA Supervisor, or similar role? * Have you previously worked on mining projects? * Do you have knowledge of safety controls for blasting operations? * Do you currently hold a professional license registration for more than two years? * Are you available to work under a 14x7 schedule at the Tía María Mining Unit? * Do you agree to employment under the MYPE Regime? * Are you available to start immediately? * Please indicate your monthly salary expectation. Work Location: On-site employment