Charge Up Operator
Join the King of the Hills gold mine project team as an experienced Underground Charge Up Operator responsible for the safe and efficient use of explosives to conduct firings underground.
About the role
FIFO from Perth
2:2 night/day roster
7% market uplift allowance - paid quarterly
Role responsibilities and not limited to the following:
• Collect the correct amount of explosives and detonators from the magazine for the heading to be charged
• Load and transport the charge up vehicle to the work area
• Make the work area safe for charging through scaling if necessary
• Clean blast holes of sludge and water where appropriate
• Make up primers and prime heading
• Charge drill holes with selected explosives
• Hook detonators into det cord and connect to firing line
• Arrange for firing of heading adhering to site firing procedures
About you
• Extensive experience as Underground Charge up Operator using ANFO
• Must have current Shorfirer's licence
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team
• Physically fit for the demands of the role
Employee benefits
• Refer-A-Friend program, earn up to $8K per successfully placed referral
• Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
• Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
• Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners
Be More at Macmahon
Across Macmahon’s team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we’re proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.
About Macmahon
Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.
Recruitment process
Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.
Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
Macmahon Winning Values
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