Job Description

This is a great opportunity to forward your career on a brand-current project at a historic mine site near Armidale, NSW.

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- Casual contract with great earning potential. An initial 3-month contract with likely extension
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- Hotel / motel style camp accommodation provided - for those DIDO
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- Meal allowance and DIDO allowance for those travelling
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- Wide range of training and development opportunities available (from day 1)
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- Join a site with a rich history of success and a bright future ahead
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- Attractive earning potential working a 7:7 roster whilst maintaining a good work life balance.
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The Company:

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This well-established mining operation is entering an exciting new phase of development and offers the opportunity to be part of a growing team within a modern underground environment:

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- An expanding underground project with a strong future pipeline of work
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- A supportive workplace focused on training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities
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- A safety-first culture with modern systems, experienced leadership, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing
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- Residential-friendly lifestyle roster near a major regional centre with access to excellent local amenities
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- Opportunity to join a project in its growth phase and play a key role in its ongoing success
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The Mine site:

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Located in the New England region of NSW, this historic underground mining operation is entering an exciting new chapter of development, offering the opportunity to join a long-life project from the early stages of its growth. The operation offers:

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- 7:7 lifestyle roster rotating days and nights with 12-hour shifts
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- Opportunity to join a historic site as it transitions into a new phase of underground mining
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- Comfortable hotel-style accommodation located just 20 minutes from site
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- Modern underground environment with a strong focus on safety, training, and career development
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- Located near a thriving regional centre offering excellent lifestyle, housing, and community amenities
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The Role:

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You will join an experienced underground production team responsible for safely charging production stopes within a up-to-date hard rock mining operation. As a Charge Up Operator, you will operate Normet charge rigs while working closely with production and engineering crews to prepare stopes for safe and efficient blasting. Your duties will include:

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- Operating Normet Charge rigs to safely charge production stopes using JOHNEX explosives
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- Charging longhole production rings in accordance with blast designs and site procedures
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- Conducting pre-start inspections and reporting equipment defects or maintenance requirements
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- Handling and using explosives in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements
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- Working to production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality
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- Collaborating with engineers, supervisors and underground crews to ensure efficient blasting activities
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- Maintaining accurate blast records and completing required shift documentation
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Your Skills and Experience:

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You will come from a background working as a Charge Up Operator within the underground hard rock mining industry. You will also have the following skills and experience:

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- Current NSW Blast User's Explosives Licence (BUEL) - essential
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- Unrestricted driver's licence (ability to drive manual vehicles)
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- Experience working with JOHNEX or similar emulsion explosive systems (desirable, not essential)
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- Highly reliable, punctual and trustworthy
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- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
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- Ability to obtain a current National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical
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Contract and Salary:

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Marble is partnered with this underground mining principle to supply casual contractors to the site for an immediate start. The opportunity exists to join the company on an initial 3-month contract through Marble with likely extension to 6 months. After this initial 6-month period, there is the potential to hand over to the principles books directly as a permanent employee although It's not guaranteed)

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- Casual rates between $65ph - $75ph + super
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- Weekly pay cycles whilst working through Marble
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- Weekly tax-free meal allowance and DIDO allowance for those travelling
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📌 Charge Up Operator (Armidale)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 Armidale