Charge Up Operator - Production

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Gym and pool access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Harmony Australasia is seeking an experienced Charge Up Operator to join the Production team at the CSA Mine in Cobar, NSW. The role covers underground charge-up activities for blasting operations and requires strict adherence to safety procedures.

The position offers a 7/7 days & nights roster with residential, DIDO or FIFO options from Brisbane or Sydney, and a competitive salary with bonus eligibility. Training and career growth opportunities are provided within a dynamic international mining

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of underground charge-up experience.
• BEUL and UHL licences required.
• Strong commitment to safety, health and environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect detonation systems, set up detonators and wiring for controlled blasting.
• Safely load explosives into drilled holes for blasting.
• Follow blast designs from engineering plans and drawings.
• Communicate with supervisors and other operators to prep for firing.
• Prepare and clean work areas, check ground conditions and ensure the stope is ready for safe blasting.

Skills

Underground charge-up experience

Safety culture

Team communication

Education

BEUL/UHL licences

Tools

MCU operation

Electronic blasting systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Charge Up Operator to join our Production team. As an integral member, you will be responsible for carrying out underground charge-up activities in accordance with legislative requirements and site procedures to ensure safe and efficient blasting operations.

Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential, DIDO or FIFO basis from Brisbane or Sydney.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Connecting detonation systems, sets up detonators, wiring, or electronic initiation systems to ensure controlled blasting.
• Safely loading explosives into drilled holes for blasting.
• Following blast designs, working from engineering plans and technical drawings that specify hole depth, explosive quantity, and timing.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors and other operators to prepare for firing.
• Preparing and cleaning work areas, checking ground conditions and ensures the stope is ready for safe blasting.

Qualifications

About You:

• A minimum of two years demonstrated underground charge-up experience.
• Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) and (UHL) essential.
• Strong commitment to safety, health and environment.
• Working at Heights and Elevating Work Platform (desired).
• Previous experience operating an MCU or similar blast product delivery vehicle (desired).
• Experience with electronic blasting systems (advantageous).
• Security Clearance for explosives essential.
• The ability to ensure safety compliance by strictly following mine safety procedures, handling explosives carefully, and checking for hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit:

https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long‑standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW