Charge Up Operator – FIFO Underground Blasting Specialist

Gold Fields; Agnew (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role with a leading gold pro

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Monthly private health insurance

6 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Cultural leave

Flight from Perth + FIFO parking

$10K referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is hiring a Charge Up Operator for underground blasting duties at Granny Smith. You will charge development and production rounds, handle explosives safely, and prepare blasts with strict safety standards. Join a high-performing underground crew reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production.

This permanent role offers a rotating roster, a focus on safety, and opportunities to advance technical skills within a leading gold producer committed to safety, respect, and value creation.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience required with exposure to charge up or service crew roles.
• Experience handling emulsion/ANFO and performing blasting duties.
• License and safety certifications are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Charge development and production rounds.
• Safely handle and transport explosives per regulations.
• Tie up and prepare blasts accurately.
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections.
• Maintain equipment and report issues.
• Collaborate with underground crew and uphold safety.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Charge Up exposure

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Teamwork in underground

WA Shotfirer’s license

Manual C Class Driver’s Licence

WA Dangerous Goods Security Card

Working at Heights

Tools

Emulsion and ANFO handling

Job description

Gold Fields is hiring a Charge Up Operator for underground blasting duties at Granny Smith. You will charge development and production rounds, handle explosives safely, and prepare blasts with strict safety standards. Join a high-performing underground crew reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production.

This permanent role offers a rotating roster, a focus on safety, and opportunities to advance technical skills within a leading gold producer committed to safety, respect, and value creation.