Charge Up Operator - Cowal
Core
Safe and efficient charging of underground development headings in preparation for blasting activities.
Role type
Underground Charge Up Operator
Builds
Underground mine development headings
Domain
Mining (Gold)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
explosives handling, drill and blast practices, pre-start inspections, hazard identification, compliance with explosives regulations, documentation of blast records
Preferred skills
previous underground mining experience in a Charge Up role, ability to work within a high-performing team
Technologies
initiating systems, Jumbo drills
Responsibilities
Charge underground development headings in accordance with blast designs, safely handle and load explosives, prepare and tie in blast rounds, conduct pre-start inspections and equipment checks, ensure compliance with explosives handling requirements, work closely with Jumbo Operators and supervisors, identify and report hazards and equipment defects, maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
Seniority
Experienced IC