Charge-Up Operator

Exciting Opportunity: Experienced Charge-Up Operator Needed for Underground Mining Projects
Join a dynamic team dedicated to powering the future of underground mining! As a Charge-Up Operator, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, efficient, and precise blasting operations that drive project success and contribute to industry-leading outcomes. This position offers a rewarding environment for skilled professionals passionate about safety, technical excellence, and mining innovation.
What You’ll Do:

• Handle a variety of explosives and initiating systems, tailoring solutions based on drill pattern, rock type, and hole dimensions.
• Safely transport, load, and charge blast sites, including holes and drives, according to strict safety and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with Geologists, Engineers, and Shift Supervisors to optimize blast designs and ensure maximum efficiency.
• Charge and fire stopes following detailed blast plans, maintaining precision and safety standards.
• Perform loading, dumping, and general site maintenance, including road tidying to uphold a safe working environment.
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through vigilant hazard identification and adherence to safety protocols.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as an Underground Charge-Up Operator in a mining environment.
• Extensive knowledge of using ANFO and emulsion explosives.
• Strong understanding of underground blast practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate safely and effectively within high-risk environments.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in remote or challenging underground mining conditions.
• Additional certifications related to explosives handling and safety.
• Familiarity with blast design software and site-specific protocols.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in underground mining operations.
• Relevant licenses and certifications, including a Shotfirer’s Licence and Explosives Security Licence.

Other Requirements:

• Current and valid Manual Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Valid National Police Clearance (within last 6 months).
• Rights to work in Australia.
• Hold all necessary qualifications, certificates, and licenses, including Working at Heights, Dangerous Goods Card, Explosives Security Licence, and ASIO Clearance (all valid within specified periods).

If you’re ready to make a significant impact in underground mining and thrive in a safety-first environment, we encourage you to apply today. Bring your expertise to a company committed to safety, innovation, and career growth—your next opportunity awaits!
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.