Underground Charge-Up Operator - 7/7 Permanent Role

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

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.