Charge Up Operator

Marble Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to site

Camp meals

Gym facilities

Air conditioning rooms

Job summary

Marble Group in Australia is seeking a UG charge up operator with 1–2+ years of experience to join a reputable mining team. You will work on underground hard rock development, manage emulsion-based explosives, and collaborate with jumbo and long-hole crews on a stringent safety regime.

This is a long-term, permanent FIFO role offering ongoing training and progression with flights to site provided and a modern camp with meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2+ years as a charge up operator in underground mining.
• Experience with emulsion-based explosives.
• Strong safety standards and procedures.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously.
• Seeking long-term permanent FIFO 2:2 roster.

Responsibilities

• Charge faces using emulsion-based explosives.
• Coordinate with jumbo and long-hole operators.
• Work with a tight-knit crew.
• Maintain a high standard of safety at all times.

Skills

Charge up experience

Explosives handling

Safety standards

Team player

Autonomous work

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable UG mining company with an excellent reputation on a global scale. With operations throughout Australia and Internationally, they are known for;

• High levels of quality and consistency
• Excellence in delivery of service
• Investing in training, development & upskilling
• Working with the latest equipment and technology

The mine site and facilities

Currently going through its latest phase of growth and development the mine site offers;-

• Long contract and young mine life - full job security
• All flights covered - fly to site that day
• Early knock off on your last shift to get you home early
• 3 modern gyms (weights, cardio and classes)
• A swimming pool
• Music room and a quiet reading room
• Modern wet mess & a high quality canteen
• Modern rooms with ensuites and air conditioning
• Strong phone reception at camp with full wifi

The duties and team

You will enjoy working in a large, but close knit team of UG mobile plant operators. Reporting to the development or production Supervisor - your duties will include;-

• Charging faces (working with emulsion-based explosives)
• Working closely with the jumbo and long-hole operators
• Working closely with a tight knit crew
• Working in a highly safe manner

Your skills and experience

Your 1-2+ years recent experience working as a charge up operator will put you in a great position with the tasks you will face in this role. Other key skill/ licenses needed;-

• Underground hard rock mining development/production charge up experience (essential)
• Experience working with emulsion-based explosives
• Excellent safety standards
• Team player and have the ability to work autonomously
• Looking for long term permanent work on a FIFO 2:2 roster

The opportunity and why apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term permanent role with a leading UG mining contractor with a long contract and previous tenure at site.

• Secure a role with a business that will invest in your training and development
• Salary with full leave and benefits day one + regular pay reviews
• Work with the latest of machinery and tech in the mining sector
• Train up and develop high levels of skill in other areas for continuous opportunty and progression
• Be mentored with the industries best and learn the ropes with lots of support
• Enjoy a 2:2 roster where you'll be able to fly down and get to site the same day
• All flights covered to the mine site + excellent camp and meals provided