Job Description
Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced
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Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced Charge Up Operator to join our Production team. As an integral member, you will be responsible for carrying out underground charge-up activities in accordance with legislative requirements and site procedures to ensure safe and efficient blasting operations.
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Working on a 7/7 days & nights rotational roster, this position is available on a residential, DIDO or FIFO basis from Brisbane or Sydney.
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Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities:
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Connecting detonation systems, sets up detonators, wiring, or electronic initiation systems to ensure controlled blasting.
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Safely loading explosives into drilled holes for blasting.
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Following blast designs, working from engineering plans and technical drawings that specify hole depth, explosive quantity, and timing.
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Communicating effectively with supervisors and other operators to prepare for firing.
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Preparing and cleaning work areas, checking ground conditions and ensures the stope is ready for safe blasting.
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Qualifications
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About You:
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A minimum of two years demonstrated underground charge-up experience.
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Blasting Explosives User Licence (BEUL) and (UHL) essential.
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Strong commitment to safety, health and environment.
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Working at Heights and Elevating Work Platform (desired).
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Previous experience operating an MCU or similar blast product delivery vehicle (desired).
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Experience with electronic blasting systems (advantageous).
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Security Clearance for explosives essential.
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The ability to ensure safety compliance by strictly following mine safety procedures, handling explosives carefully, and checking for hazards.
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Benefits
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Market-competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
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Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
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Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
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We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.
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To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit:
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About The Team
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Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the **** calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
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CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long‐standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW

📌 Charge Up Operator - Production (New South Wales)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 New South Wales