Techforce Personnel is partnering with some of Australia's leading underground mining contractors to recruit experienced Charge Up Operators and Shotfirers for multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia and South Australia.

We're offering long-term positions on established underground gold operations with reputable clients, competitive rates, consistent work and genuine career progression.

Whether you're chasing a better roster, stronger team culture, higher earning potential or a long-term home, we'd love to hear from you.

What's On Offer
Up to $90/hr
FIFO opportunities across WA & SA
Multiple rosters available including 2:1, 2:2, 7:7 & 14:14
Days & nights
Long-term ongoing work
Immediate starts available
Tier 1 underground operations
Up-to-date equipment and established underground mines
Solid safety culture with experienced crews
Career progression into Leading Hand and Shotfirer positions
Weekly pay through Techforce Personnel

Your Responsibilities
Development and production charge up
Charging headings, rises and stopes safely and efficiently
Handling, transporting and storing explosives in accordance with site procedures
Blast preparation, tie-ins, firing and post-blast inspections
Working with ANFO, emulsion and packaged explosives




Operating Charmec, Normet and charging equipment (site dependent)
Working closely with development and production crews
Maintaining high safety and operational standards

What We're Looking For
Previous underground Charge Up or Shotfiring experience
Experience across development and/or production mining
Current Shotfirer's Licence highly regarded
Solid understanding of underground blasting procedures
National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol Screen
Commitment to working safely and contributing to a productive crew

Site Requirements WA Operations
Manual Driver's Licence required
DGSC required (reimbursed after 3 months where applicable)
Paid face-to-face induction in Perth prior to mobilisation

SA Operations
Auto Driver's Licence accepted
SSAN required

Not quite the right fit? We also recruit for Service Crew, Bogger, Longhole Driller, Jumbo, Nipper and other underground mining roles across WA & SA. Apply today to discuss opportunities available.

Apply now or contact the Techforce Underground Mining team for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.

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