Charge Up Operator

Marble Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Casual hourly rates + super

Progression to permanent position

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking experienced Charge Up Operators for a large-scale underground hard rock operation in Central NSW. This long-term casual role offers a 2:2 roster, 12-hour shifts and camp accommodation with potential progression to a permanent position.

You will charge stopes, operate Normet rigs, handle JOHNEX explosives and liaise with production and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient blasting.

Qualifications

• Current NSW BUEL is essential.
• Experience charging underground hard rock stopes.
• Experience with JOHNEX or similar emulsion systems highly regarded.
• Unrestricted driver's licence to drive manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate Normet charge rigs to safely charge production stopes using JOHNEX explosives.
• Charge longhole production rings in line with blast designs and site procedures.
• Safely handle and use explosives in accordance with site requirements.
• Complete pre-starts, blast records and shift documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and crews to deliver safe blasting activities.

Skills

Charge Up Operator

Underground mining

Manual driving

Education

NSW BUEL licence

Tools

JOHNEX explosives

Job description

Join a well-known underground mining contractor at a large-scale hard rock operation in Central NSW. This is a long-term opportunity for experienced Charge Up Operators looking for a lifestyle-friendly roster, strong earning potential and the chance to progress into a permanent position.

• Lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 off)
• 12-hour shifts with accommodation and meals provided
• Long-term contract with an established underground mining contractor
• DIDO / FIFO options available with DIDO allowance or flights paid
• Start as a casual labour hire contractor with the intention of moving to a permanent position after 26 weeks / 12 swings (extremely likely but not guaranteed)

The Mine Site

Based in Central NSW, you'll be working at a large and established gold mining operation with both open pit and underground operations. The underground mine is relatively new and continues to ramp up production, providing plenty of long-term work and development opportunities.

• Long mine life with significant ongoing investment in the underground operation
• Modern underground operation with a strong focus on safety and development
• Large site with an experienced mining and contracting workforce
• Accommodation provided in a purpose-built mining camp
• Close-knit underground crews with a strong team culture

The Role

Joining an experienced underground team, you'll be responsible for safely charging production stopes and preparing them for blasting. You'll work closely with production, engineering and underground crews in a modern hard rock mining environment.

• Operate Normet charge rigs to safely charge production stopes using JOHNEX explosives
• Charge longhole production rings in line with blast designs and site procedures
• Safely handle and use explosives in accordance with site and legislative requirements
• Complete pre-starts, blast records and required shift documentation
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors and production crews to deliver safe and efficient blasting activities

Roster & Camp

The position offers a genuine two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off lifestyle roster, with everything taken care of while you're on swing.

• 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 days off)
• 12-hour shifts - approximately 5:30am to 5:30pm / 5:30pm to 5:30am
• Private ensuite accommodation at a purpose-built camp in Central NSW
• Buffet-style breakfast and evening meals provided
• Daily shuttle bus between camp and site

Your Background

We're looking for experienced Charge Up Operators who have worked within underground hard rock mining and are confident working as part of a production crew. A current NSW BUEL is essential for the position.

• Current NSW Blast User's Explosives Licence (BUEL) - essential
• Previous charge up experience within underground hard rock mining
• Experience with JOHNEX or similar emulsion explosive systems highly regarded
• Unrestricted driver's licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles

What's On Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable mining contractor with a strong pipeline of work and an established presence across the Australian underground mining industry.

• Attractive casual hourly rates + super
• Clear pathway from casual labour hire into a permanent position
• Long-term project with approximately four years remaining on the contractor's current site agreement
• Regular opportunities for training, development and progression
• Excellent roster, camp facilities and a close-knit underground crew