Development Charge Up Operators

AWF New Zealand; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accommodation allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Endura Mining seeks a Development Charge-Up Operator for its Greymouth underground project on a 7 days on / 7 days off roster. This permanent, full-time role is onsite with a safety-first culture and the opportunity to shape early operations.

You will apply shotfirer qualifications, operate charge-up equipment, and collaborate with Jumbo Operators and Technical Services. A competitive salary, health insurance, and accommodation allowance are provided.

Qualifications

• Underground mining certifications and competencies required.
• Shotfirer qualification is essential.
• Experience with Dangerous Goods handling beneficial.
• First Aid certification required or preferred.
• Experience operating underground charge-up equipment expected.
• Knowledge of electronic initiation systems and blast optimisation practices.
• Commitment to safe work practices and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Charge and blast underground development headings in line with blast designs.
• Safely handle, transport, and load explosives and detonators.
• Operate charge-up units and related underground equipment.
• Interpret drill patterns, blast plans, and development drawings.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment safety checks.
• Ensure compliance with explosives management procedures and legislation.
• Monitor blast performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of explosives usage, inventory, and blasts.
• Collaborate with Jumbo Operators, Supervisors, and Technical Services.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture on site.

Skills

Mining certifications

Shotfirer qualification

Dangerous Goods handling

First Aid certification

Charge-up equipment

Blast initiation systems

Safe work practices

Job description

AWF & Select Recruitment are proud to partner with Endura Mining during this exciting growth phase, sourcing talented people who share its values of safety, teamwork, and excellence.

Calling all Development Charge-up Operators - Secure a Permanent 7:7 Roster Role in Greymouth's Growing Underground Mining Operation! Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + Accommodation Allowance!

This is a rare opportunity to join a new and rapidly growing underground mining operation at a foundational stage and play a key role in shaping its future.

With site operations underway on the West Coast near Greymouth and strong expansion plans across multiple gold and copper assets, this is your chance to be part of a high-performing team from the ground up. Your contribution will have a direct impact as the operation moves toward full production and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Development Charge-Up Operators to join the underground team onsite in Greymouth.

This is a permanent, full-time role operating on a 7 days on / 7 days off roster, with some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Charge and blast underground development headings in line with approved blast designs
• Safely handle, transport, and load explosives and detonators
• Operate charge-up units and associated underground equipment
• Interpret drill patterns, blast plans, and development drawings
• Conduct pre-start inspections and equipment safety checks
• Ensure compliance with explosives management procedures and legislation
• Monitor blast performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of explosives usage, inventory, and blast activities
• Collaborate closely with Jumbo Operators, Supervisors, and Technical Services
• Contribute actively to a strong and positive safety culture

Health, Safety and Environment

• Uphold duty of care in all aspects of work
• Promote a "one team" and safety-first culture
• Comply with all site health and safety systems, regulations, and procedures
• Report incidents promptly and accurately
• Adhere to drug and alcohol-free workplace policies
• Ensure environmental compliance at all times

About You

• Relevant underground mining certifications and competencies
• Shotfirer qualification (essential)
• Dangerous Goods handling experience
• First Aid certification
• Experience operating underground charge-up equipment
• Strong knowledge of electronic initiation systems and blast optimisation practices
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Accommodation allowance
• Be part of a high-growth mining operation from the ground up
• Strong leadership with extensive industry experience
• Opportunity to influence operations and contribute to long-term success
• A role where your impact will be seen and valued
• Career growth as the business expands across multiple assets

IMPORTANT

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available).
• As per our standard recruitment process, all applicants will undergo Pre-employment Reference Checks, Drug and Alcohol screening, along with a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check to determine employment suitability.