Charge Up Operator

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Private health insurance allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Cultural leave aligned to rostered hrs

Flight from Perth

FIFO parking discount

$10K referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Charge Up Operator to join the underground blasting team at Agnew, FIFO from Perth. You will be responsible for charging development and production blasts, handling explosives, and upholding strict safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, you’ll contribute to blast readiness with a high-performing crew. This is a specialised, permanent role offering strong career progression within a leading gold producer.

Qualifications

• Substantial underground mining experience with charge up or service crew exposure is highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment.
• WA Shotfirer’s license (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence.
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights.

Responsibilities

• Charge development and production rounds.
• Safely handle and transport explosives in line with regulations.
• Tie up and prepare blasts safely and accurately.
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections.
• Maintain equipment and report issues.
• Work collaboratively with underground crew and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Underground mining

Charge Up blasting

Emulsion/ANFO handling

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety focus

WA Shotfirer license

C Class licence

DGS/Working at Heights

Job description

- FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew

- Progress your career and expand your technical skillset

- WA Shotfirer license & Dangerous Goods Security Card required

The Opportunity

As a Charge Up Operator, you’ll be responsible for charging development and production blasts, handling and transporting explosives, maintaining underground firing lines and carrying out shot-firing duties to strict compliance and safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, you’ll join a high-performing crew that plays a vital role in underground blast readiness.

This is a great opportunity to step into a specialised role and continue building your career at Agnew. If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join Gold Fields?

- Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines

- 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme

- Monthly private health insurance allowance

- 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years

- 18 weeks parental leave

- Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)

- Short flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount

- $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications:

- Substantial underground mining experience (Charge Up or Service crew exposure highly regarded, as well as use of emulsion and ANFO in blasting)

- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

- A proactive attitude with a commitment to working safely

- Able to work effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment

- WA Shotfirer’s license (or willing to obtain)

- Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence

- WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

About the Role:

- Charging development and production rounds

- Safely handling and transporting explosives in line with regulations

- Tying up and preparing blasts safely and accurately

- Conducting pre and post-blast inspections

- Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues

- Working collaboratively with the underground crew and maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards

About Gold Fields:

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

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We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds