Underground Charge-Up Operator: Safe Blasting & Production

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster 8:6 7:7

Private Health Insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Exposure to underground operation

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Ltd is seeking a Charge-Up Operator to support underground blasting operations at the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia. You will charge development headings and stopes to design specs, contributing to safe, accurate blasting and consistent production.

The role requires a current Shotfirer’s Licence or recognised explosives handling certification, a DG Security Card, and a manual C‑class driver’s licence, with a strong commitment to safety and detail in high‑risk

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.
• Current Manual C‑Class Driver’s Licence.

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 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.

Skills

Underground blasting experience

Safety first

Attention to detail

Tools

Shotfirer’s Licence/Explosives handling

Dangerous Goods Security Card

Manual C‑Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

Catalyst Metals Ltd is seeking a Charge-Up Operator to support underground blasting operations at the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia. You will charge development headings and stopes to design specs, contributing to safe, accurate blasting and consistent production.

The role requires a current Shotfirer’s Licence or recognised explosives handling certification, a DG Security Card, and a manual C‑class driver’s licence, with a strong commitment to safety and detail in high‑risk