Charge-Up Operator | Underground Gold Mining | FIFO from Perth 8:6 7:7
Core
Safely transport, handle, and charge explosives in underground mining environments to design specifications, directly influencing fragmentation and dilution control.
Role type
Underground Charge-Up Operator
Builds
Production headings and stopes for gold mining operations
Domain
Mining (Underground Gold)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Explosive handling, blast hole loading, initiation system installation, pre-charge inspection, regulatory compliance, record keeping, collaboration with drillers and engineers
Preferred skills
Experience in underground blasting operations, strong safety culture adherence, attention to detail in high-risk environments
Technologies
Sandvik fleet equipment
Responsibilities
Safely transport, handle and charge explosives; Load blast holes to design specifications; Install and connect initiation systems; Conduct pre-charge inspections; Ensure compliance with explosive handling regulations; Maintain accurate records of explosive usage; Support safe blast clearance and firing procedures
Seniority
Mid-level operator