Underground Charge-Up Operator - FIFO with Growth Prospects

Catalyst Metals; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster 8:6/7:7

Health insurance

Salary sacrifice

Growth exposure

Contribution opportunity

Supportive leadership

Career progression

Job summary

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Charge-Up Operator for underground blasting, FIFO from Perth, WA. You will work in challenging underground conditions with a strong safety culture, responsible for charging development headings and stopes to design specs and supporting high-quality blasting outcomes.

The role requires dedicated attention to procedures, accurate record-keeping and collaboration with drillers and blasting engineers to ensure fragmentation control and production performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underground charge-up or blasting operations
• Strong commitment to safety, procedures and risk awareness
• Ability to work accurately in high-risk environments requiring attention to detail
• Current Shotfirer's Licence or recognised explosives handling certification
• Current Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Ability to follow procedures and work to plan
• Current Manual C-Class Driver's Licence

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 closely with drillers, supervisors and blasting engineers
• Maintain accurate records of explosive usage and blast loading
• Support safe blast clearance and firing procedures

Job description

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Charge-Up Operator for underground blasting, FIFO from Perth, WA. You will work in challenging underground conditions with a strong safety culture, responsible for charging development headings and stopes to design specs and supporting high-quality blasting outcomes.

The role requires dedicated attention to procedures, accurate record-keeping and collaboration with drillers and blasting engineers to ensure fragmentation control and production performance.