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We are currently seeking experienced Charge-Up Operators for an exciting opportunity at a well-established underground gold mining operation in Victoria.

This is a FIFO position available to candidates across Australia, offering a family-friendly 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster.

What's on Offer

• Interstate FIFO
• 2:2 roster
• Underground gold mining operation
• Long-term opportunity
• Competitive hourly rates - $62.00-$68.00 depending on experience
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Load explosives into drilled development and production holes and prepare the blast for the authorised shotfirer
• Check the face or production holes against the charge plan.
• Transport, handle and load explosives in accordance with site controls.
• Install primers, boosters and NONEL, electronic or other approved initiation systems.
• Connect the blast, identify missing or blocked holes and report discrepancies.
• Establish barricades and exclusion controls.
• Return unused explosives and complete required records.
• Identify and manage suspected misfires under the site procedure.

Essential Requirements

• Previous underground charge-up experience (12 months minimum)
• Experience on Normet Charmac LC605 or equivalent charge-up rigs, ANFO or emulsion systems, loading hose, boosters, detonators, primers, firing line, barricades and approved explosive transport equipment
• Current Shot Firer's Licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
• Current Working at Heights ticket
• National Police Clearance
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Apply Now
If you have the required experience and tickets and are looking for your next FIFO opportunity on a reputable underground gold mine, we'd like to hear from you.

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