Charge Up Operator

Jobtailor; Mungari; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Shot Firer to maintain safe explosive handling and precise blasting in WA underground operations. You'll prepare charges, manage magazines, and coordinate with development headings and stopes to keep production on track.

The role requires WA Shot Firer's Ticket, WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence, Dangerous Goods Security Card, and at least two years of underground mining experience; knowledge of Hypercharge and IKON is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current WA Shot Firer's Ticket (mandatory)
• Current WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Experience working with emulsion charging systems
• A minimum of two years' underground mining experience
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and operational compliance
• Experience with Hypercharge and IKON systems will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in keeping our underground operation moving safely and efficiently
• Responsible for the safe handling and charging of explosives across development and production areas
• Ensure blast activities are completed to the highest standards
• Keep underground production on track by safely preparing and charging blasts in development headings and stopes
• Ensure all shot firing and explosive handling activities are completed in accordance with legislative requirements, site procedures and best practice standards
• Maintain effective control of explosive magazines and support compliance with re-entry and blasting protocols
• Assist with hole casing and provide support across the underground mining team as required
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying, reporting and managing operational and environmental risks.

Skills

Explosive Handling

Blast Preparation

Shot Firing

Operational Compliance

Risk Management

Tools

Hypercharge System

IKON System

Job description

• Play a critical role in keeping our underground operation moving safely and efficiently
• Responsible for the safe handling and charging of explosives across development and production areas
• Ensure blast activities are completed to the highest standards
• Keep underground production on track by safely preparing and charging blasts in development headings and stopes
• Ensure all shot firing and explosive handling activities are completed in accordance with legislative requirements, site procedures and best practice standards
• Maintain effective control of explosive magazines and support compliance with re-entry and blasting protocols
• Assist with hole casing and provide support across the underground mining team as required
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying, reporting and managing operational and environmental risks.

Requirements

• Current WA Shot Firer's Ticket
• Current WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Experience working with emulsion charging systems
• A minimum of two years' underground mining experience
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and operational compliance
• Experience with Hypercharge and IKON systems will be highly regarded

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in safe handling and charging of explosives in underground mining, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practices. Strong focus on maintaining safety culture and operational efficiency while managing risks associated with blasting activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• WA Shot Firer's Ticket
• WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Emulsion Charging Systems Experience
• Underground Mining Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Explosive Handling
• Blast Preparation
• Shot Firing
• Operational Compliance
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Safety Culture Commitment
• Team Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• WA Shot Firer's Ticket
• Dangerous Goods Security Card

Industry Keywords

• Underground Mining
• Explosive Magazines
• Blasting Protocols
• Development Headings
• Stopes

Tools & Technologies

• Hypercharge System
• IKON System