Reporting to the Supervisor – Development, the UG Charge-Up Operator is responsible for the safe and compliant charging of underground development headings. You will play a critical role in supporting the development and production cycle by operating charge cars, handling explosives safely, preparing headings for blasting, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and site safety requirements.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
* Operating charge cars safely and efficiently to complete development charging activities
* Handling, transporting and securing explosives in accordance with legislative and site requirements
* Charging development headings to design specifications and standards
* Completing thorough pre-start inspections and reporting equipment faults or damage
* Maintaining high housekeeping standards across work areas
* Assisting with underground service, bogging or support tasks when required
* Participating in hazard identification, safety reporting and statutory compliance activities
* Demonstrating safe behaviour and contributing to a proactive safety culture
About you
We are looking for people who bring the following attributes, skills and experience:
* Charge-Up competency and demonstrated explosives handling experience
* Bogger operations experience (highly regarded)
* Understanding of development mining cycles and ground support systems
* Current C Class Driver's Licence and QSEC Card
* Relevant underground competencies such as Working at Heights and vent/reticulation
* Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Mechanical aptitude, strong observation skills and a commitment to safety
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site and a bright future for our people and the community.
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include salary packaging (novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonus, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Cairns or Townsville, or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
This roster is 8/6 days and 7/7 nights (12-hour shifts).
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.
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