Underground Charge-Up Operator – Blast & Safety Expert

Gold Road Resources Limited; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Monthly health insurance allowance

6 weeks parental leave

Referral bonus

FIFO from Perth

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is offering a permanent Charge Up Operator role at Granny Smith. You will join a tight underground crew responsible for charging, handling and transporting explosives to exact safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, this role involves tying up blasts, conducting inspections, maintaining equipment and collaborating with teammates to uphold high safety and housekeeping standards on a long-life mine site.

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
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Underground mining experience

WA Shotfirer license

Manual C Class Driver's Licence

WA Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

Job description

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is offering a permanent Charge Up Operator role at Granny Smith. You will join a tight underground crew responsible for charging, handling and transporting explosives to exact safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, this role involves tying up blasts, conducting inspections, maintaining equipment and collaborating with teammates to uphold high safety and housekeeping standards on a long-life mine site.