Charge Up Operator

Evolution Mining; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive rosters

Discounted health insurance

Study assistance

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Charge-Up Operator at Ernest Henry Operations to safely charge development headings and support underground development activities. You will work with an experienced underground mining team, ensuring charging activities are completed safely and efficiently in line with site procedures.

Residential or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns on an 8/6/7/7 roster, and you will contribute to a high-performance, safety-first culture as we extend mine life and deliver

Qualifications

• Development Charge-Up competency, current QSEC Card and relevant underground mining tickets.
• Experience in underground charge-up, bogging and development activities.
• Strong understanding of safe explosives handling and underground mining practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate charge-up equipment and handle explosives in accordance with site standards and procedures.
• Support underground development activities through charging, bogging and related mining tasks.
• Complete pre-start inspections, equipment checks and defect reporting.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and operational discipline.

Skills

Charge-Up competency

Underground mining

Explosives handling

QSEC Card

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Underground mining certification

Job description

• Be trusted with a critical role in underground development and blasting activities
• Join a skilled development team focused on safety, quality and performance
• Residential or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns on a 8/6/7/7 Roster

Who we are

We'r e a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We're transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What's the opportunity?

As a Charge-Up Operator, you'll play a critical role in our underground development team, safely charging development headings and supporting the delivery of underground development activities.

Working with an experienced underground mining team, you'll ensure charging activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements while contributing to a strong team culture and safety-first environment.

Based at our Ernest Henry Operations and reporting to the Supervisor - Development, you'll:

• Safely operate charge-up equipment and handle explosives in accordance with site standards and procedures
• Support underground development activities through charging, bogging and related mining tasks
• Complete pre-start inspections, equipment checks and defect reporting
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and operational discipline.

Why Ernest Henry Operations?

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here's how we back that up:

• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options - we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

Does this sound like you?

You're a safety-focused underground operator who takes pride in performing quality work and supporting a productive team environment. You have experience working underground and understand the importance of following procedures, maintaining equipment and operating safely around explosives. Ideally, you'll also have:

• Development Charge-Up competency, current QSEC Card and relevant underground mining tickets
• Experience in underground charge-up, bogging and development activities
• Strong understanding of safe explosives handling and underground mining practices
• Sound communication skills, strong hazard awareness and a commitment to safety
• A proactive attitude and willingness to support the team across a variety of underground tasks.