Charge Up Operator

• FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew
• Progress your career and expand your technical skillset
• Join a supportive crew with strong leadership and safety focus

Looking for your next move underground? We’re on the hunt for a skilled and safety-driven Charge Up Operator to join the team at Agnew Gold Mine.

The Opportunity

As a Charge Up Operator, you’ll be responsible for charging development and production blasts, handling and transporting explosives, maintaining underground firing lines and carrying out shot-firing duties to strict compliance and safety standards.

Reporting to the Supervisor Underground Production, you’ll join a high-performing crew that plays a vital role in underground blast readiness.

This is a great opportunity to step into a specialised role and keep production firing (literally!) while working with a crew that values teamwork, accountability, and getting the job done right.

If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
• Direct 1 hour flight from Perth to Leinster + FIFO parking discount
• Attractive salary + 6% site allowance + private health insurance allowance + income protection / personal accident & sickness insurance
• Competitive quarterly bonus incentive, pursuant to site performance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave (dependent on roster)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your personal wellbeing
• Modern equipment, machinery and training to support your career development
• Modern camp with a range of amenities to support your wellbeing
• $10,000 employee referral bonus

What you’ll be doing:

• Charging development and production rounds
• Safely handling and transporting explosives in line with regulations
• Tying up and preparing blasts safely and accurately
• Conducting pre and post-blast inspections
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues
• Working collaboratively with the underground crew and maintaining strong safety and housekeeping standards

What we’re looking for:

• Substantial underground mining experience (charge up or service crew exposure highly regarded, as well as use of emulsion in blasting)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to working safely
• Able to work effectively in a team in a physically demanding underground environment
• Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights
• WA Shotfirer’s license (or willing to obtain)

If you’re ready to take the next step, apply now!

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds