Underground Charge-Up Operator — FIFO Blasting Specialist

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster 8:6 7:7

Private Health Insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Underground operation exposure

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Development opportunities

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Ltd in Western Australia is seeking experienced Charge-Up Operators to support underground blasting operations at our Plutonic Gold Mine. You will charge development headings and stopes to design specifications, contributing to fragmentation control and production performance in a safety‑driven environment.

Join a team committed to precision, procedures and continuous development, with a modern Sandvik fleet and clear pathways for advancement within a growing Australian mining

Qualifications

• Shotfirer's Licence or explosives handling certification.
• Dangerous Goods Security Card held.
• Manual C-Class Driver's Licence held.
• Experience in underground charge-up or blasting operations.
• Strong safety culture and risk awareness.
• Ability to work precisely in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport, handle and charge explosives in underground development and production environments.
• Load blast holes to design specifications in development and production headings.
• Install and connect initiation systems per procedures.
• Conduct pre-charge inspections and verify ground conditions.
• Ensure compliance with explosive handling regulations and site procedures.
• Collaborate with drillers, supervisors and blasting engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of explosive usage and blast loading.
• Support safe blast clearance and firing procedures.

Skills

Shotfirer's Licence

Explosives handling certification

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Manual C-Class Driver’s Licence

Underground blasting experience

Safety & risk awareness

Attention to detail in high-risk envts

Job description

Catalyst Metals Ltd in Western Australia is seeking experienced Charge-Up Operators to support underground blasting operations at our Plutonic Gold Mine. You will charge development headings and stopes to design specifications, contributing to fragmentation control and production performance in a safety‑driven environment.

Join a team committed to precision, procedures and continuous development, with a modern Sandvik fleet and clear pathways for advancement within a growing Australian mining