Charge Up Operator – FIFO Underground Blasting Specialist

Gold Fields

Agnew (CA)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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