Charge Up Operator

Perenti Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & super

Life-friendly rosters

FIFO & DIDO

Career progression

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Sign-on bonus

Referral program

FIFO from Australia

Job summary

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is seeking an experienced Underground Charge Up Operator for roles across multiple Western Australian sites. You will safely load and manage explosives per blast designs while adhering to safety regulations and site procedures.

We expect proven underground charging experience, valid Shotfirer’s Licence, and DGSC. The role offers competitive pay, rosters that suit lifestyle, and FIFO/DIDO options across various locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an underground mining Charge Up Operator.
• Valid licences: Shotfirer’s Licence and DGSC.
• Understanding of Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out development and production charging activities.
• Safely handle, transport and store explosives and blasting agents.
• Implement site blasting.
• Prepare blast holes in line with site standards to minimise misfires and optimise explosives use.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Charge Up Operator experience

Education

Australian recognised Shotfirer’s Licence

Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)

Mine Safety & Regulations understanding

Job description

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Charge Up Operator and play a key role in our underground mining operations with opportunities available at multiple sites throughout Western Australia. In this role you will safely load and manage explosives in drilled headings and stopes to prepare blasts in accordance with blast designs, procedures, and safety regulations.

What will your day to day look like?

• Carry out development and production charging activities.
• Safely and efficiently handle, transport and store explosives and blasting agents.
• Implement site blasting
• Prepare blast holes in line with site standards to minimise misfires and optimise explosives use.

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Previous experience as an underground mining Charge Up Operator.
• Valid and relevant qualifications, certificates and licences, including an Australian recognised Shotfirer’s Licence and Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC).
• Understanding of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.
• Even time life-friendly rosters available.
• FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.
• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation (ever considered working overseas?)
• Significant training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts across health, tech, travel, entertainment, retail and more.
• Work in a collaborative, principles-driven team.
• $3,000 Sign on Bonus | up to $10,000 employee referral program!
• FIFO from any major city around Australia

Recruitment Process

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.