At a Glance
- Tasks: Charge and prepare underground blasts while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Gold Fields, a leading gold producer with a strong commitment to safety and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave, bonuses, and health insurance perks.
- Other info: FIFO from Perth with a supportive team and great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a specialised role and make your mark in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Underground mining experience and relevant licenses required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew.
The Opportunity:
As a Charge Up Operator, you'll be responsible for charging development and production blasts, handling and transporting explosives, maintaining underground firing lines and carrying out shot-firing duties to strict compliance and safety standards. Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, you'll join a high-performing crew that plays a vital role in underground blast readiness. This is a great opportunity to step into a specialised role and continue building your career at Agnew. If you'd like to make your mark underground, we'd love to hear from you!
Why join Gold Fields?
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
- 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
- Monthly private health insurance allowance
- 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
- 18 weeks parental leave
- Cultural leave equivalent to one week's paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
- Short flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
- $10K employee referral bonus
Skills & Qualifications:
- Substantial underground mining experience (Charge Up or Service crew exposure highly regarded, as well as use of emulsion and ANFO in blasting)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to working safely
- Able to work effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment
- WA Shotfirer's license
- Valid manual C Class Driver's Licence
- WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
About the Role:
- Charging development and production rounds
- Safely handling and transporting explosives in line with regulations
- Tying up and preparing blasts safely and accurately
- Conducting pre and post-blast inspections
- Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues
- Working collaboratively with the underground crew and maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards
About Gold Fields:
At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Charge Up Operator in Leinster employer: Gold Road Resources Limited
Gold Fields Group Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Granny Smith Gold Mine in Perth. With a strong focus on employee development and safety, we provide comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our FIFO work culture promotes a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Western Australia while contributing to sustainable mining practices.
Contact Details:
Gold Road Resources Limited Recruitment Team
