Production Charge Up Operator

Endura Mining; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: Competitive

Work bus

Healthcare

Career development

Safety-focused culture

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Endura Mining is seeking an experienced Production Charge Up Operator to join our founding-stage team in New Zealand. You will be responsible for safe charging of underground stopes, handling explosives, and coordinating with Production, Technical Services and Drill & Blast teams to meet production targets.

You must have underground charge-up experience, a current manual driver licence, and the ability to obtain a CSL where required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in underground production charge-up operations.
• Current Manual Driver Licence.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Controlled Substances Licence (where required).
• Strong knowledge of underground production blasting practices and explosives handling requirements.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow blast designs and procedures accurately.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Ability to work a 7/7 roster (days and nights).

Responsibilities

• Safely transport, handle and use explosives in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements.
• Charge underground production stopes in line with approved blast designs and schedules.
• Operate Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) and ancillary charging equipment where applicable.
• Conduct pre-start inspections of charging equipment and explosive storage facilities.
• Prepare production stopes for charging and blasting activities.
• Install primers, detonators and initiation system in accordance with approved blast plans.
• Ensure blast exclusion zones, barricading and clearances are established and maintained.
• Participate in blast preparation, tie-up, firing and post-blast inspection activities.
• Monitor charging quality and identify opportunities to improve blast outcomes.
• Maintain accurate blast and explosives consumption records.
• Identify and report equipment faults, safety hazards and operational issues.
• Work collaboratively with Production Drillers, Bogger Operators, Supervisors and Technical Services personnel to achieve production targets.

Skills

Underground charge-up ops

Manual Driver Licence

Controlled Substances Licence (CSL)

Explosives handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Hazard identification & controls

Roster flexibility

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to join Endura Mining at a foundational stage and help shape its future from the ground up. With active site operations in New Zealand and a growing Sydney based corporate team, we are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and transformation.
Endura is led by a world class executive team with deep operational experience and a shared long term vision to build a modern, values driven mining company.

With production targeted within the 6 months, our strategy is to grow into a multi asset business operating 3 to 5 gold and copper projects. The stage is set for you to be part of this journey from the very beginning, where your impact will directly influence how we scale and succeed.

The Production Charge Up Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient charging of underground production stopes in accordance with mine plans, blast designs and site procedures.

Working closely with Production, Technical Services and Drill & Blast teams, this role ensures explosives are handled, transported and utilised safely to achieve planned production outcomes while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and Endura’s safety standards.

As our Production Charge Up Operator, you are responsible for:

• Safely transport, handle and use explosives in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements.
• Charge underground production stopes in line with approved blast designs and schedules.
• Operate Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) and ancillary charging equipment where applicable.
• Conduct pre-start inspections of charging equipment and explosive storage facilities.
• Prepare production stopes for charging and blasting activities.
• Install primers, detonators and initiation system in accordance with approved ed blast plans.
• Ensure blast exclusion zones, barricading and clearances are established and maintained.
• Participate in blast preparation, tie-up, firing and post-blast inspection activities.
• Monitor charging quality and identify opportunities to improve blast outcomes.
• Maintain accurate blast and explosives consumption records.
• Identify and report equipment faults, safety hazards and operational issues.
• Work collaboratively with Production Drillers, Bogger Operators, Supervisors and Technical Services personnel to achieve production targets.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in underground production charge-up operations.
• Current Manual Driver Licence.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Controlled Substances Licence (where required ).
• Strong knowledge of underground production blasting practices and explosives handling requirements.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow blast designs and procedures accurately.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective controls.
• Ability to work a 7/7 roster (days and nights).

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Work bus from Reefton and Greymouth.
• Healthcare provided for all staff.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programs.

Why Endura?

At Endura, your impact will be felt every day. You will have the autonomy to make the role your own, the opportunity to shape how we operate, and the chance to grow alongside a business that is scaling fast.

This is your chance to be part of something exciting, meaningful, and full of possibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Endura Mining is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunities.