Job Description
Join a well-known underground mining contractor at a large-scale hard rock operation in Central NSW. This is a long-term opportunity for experienced Charge Up Operators looking for a lifestyle-friendly roster, strong earning potential and the chance to progress into a permanent position.
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Lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 off)
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12-hour shifts with accommodation and meals provided
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Long-term contract with an established underground mining contractor
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DIDO / FIFO options available with DIDO allowance or flights paid
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Start as a casual labour hire contractor with the intention of moving to a permanent position after 26 weeks / 12 swings (extremely likely but not guaranteed)
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The Mine Site
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Based in Central NSW, you'll be working at a large and established gold mining operation with both open pit and underground operations. The underground mine is relatively current and continues to ramp up production, providing plenty of long-term work and development opportunities.
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Long mine life with significant ongoing investment in the underground operation
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Modern underground operation with a strong focus on safety and development
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Large site with an experienced mining and contracting workforce
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Accommodation provided in a purpose-built mining camp
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Close-knit underground crews with a strong team culture
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The Role
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Joining an experienced underground team, you'll be responsible for safely charging production stopes and preparing them for blasting. You'll work closely with production, engineering and underground crews in a modern hard rock mining environment.
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Operate Normet charge rigs to safely charge production stopes using JOHNEX explosives
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Charge longhole production rings in line with blast designs and site procedures
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Safely handle and use explosives in accordance with site and legislative requirements
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Complete pre-starts, blast records and required shift documentation
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Work closely with engineers, supervisors and production crews to deliver safe and efficient blasting activities
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Roster & Camp
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The position offers a genuine two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off lifestyle roster, with everything taken care of while you're on swing.
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2:2 roster (7 days, 7 nights, 14 days off)
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12-hour shifts - approximately 5:30am to 5:30pm / 5:30pm to 5:30am
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Private ensuite accommodation at a purpose-built camp in Central NSW
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Buffet-style breakfast and evening meals provided
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Daily shuttle bus between camp and site
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Your Background
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We're looking for experienced Charge Up Operators who have worked within underground hard rock mining and are confident working as part of a production crew. A current NSW BUEL is essential for the position.
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Current NSW Blast User's Explosives Licence (BUEL) - essential
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Previous charge up experience within underground hard rock mining
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Experience with JOHNEX or similar emulsion explosive systems highly regarded
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Unrestricted driver's licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles
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What's On Offer
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This is a great opportunity to join a reputable mining contractor with a solid pipeline of work and an established presence across the Australian underground mining industry.
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Attractive casual hourly rates + super
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Clear pathway from casual labour hire into a permanent position
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Long-term project with approximately four years remaining on the contractor's current site agreement
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Regular opportunities for training, development and progression
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Excellent roster, camp facilities and a close-knit underground crew
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📌 Charge Up Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Marble Group
📍 New South Wales