Underground Charge-Up Operator – FIFO Perth (8:6, 7:7)

Catalyst Metals; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing development opportunities

8:6 7:7 roster

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Limited seeks a Charge-Up Operator for its underground gold operation near Perth, FIFO from Perth with an 8:6 7:7 roster. You will safely charge development headings and stopes to design specifications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.

You will work with drilling and blasting engineers, maintain records and support safe blast clearance while contributing to production performance and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground charge-up or blasting operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, procedures and risk awareness.
• Ability to follow procedures and work to plan.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport, handle and charge explosives in underground environments.
• Load blast holes to design specifications in development and production headings.
• Install and connect initiation systems in accordance with procedures.
• Conduct pre-charge inspections and verify ground conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all 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

Underground blasting

Safety culture

Attention to detail

Blast charge operations

Education

Shotfirer's Licence

Explosives handling certification

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Manual C-Class Driver's Licence

Job description

Catalyst Metals Limited seeks a Charge-Up Operator for its underground gold operation near Perth, FIFO from Perth with an 8:6 7:7 roster. You will safely charge development headings and stopes to design specifications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.

You will work with drilling and blasting engineers, maintain records and support safe blast clearance while contributing to production performance and safety culture.