Charge Up Operator

About the Company

Macmahon is a leading mining and civil contractor with 30+ years' experience, committed to safety and continuous improvement across underground operations. In our underground crews, teamwork is core; we work safely and reliably to keep production moving.

Role Details

• Location: Goldfields region, WA (Kalgoorlie Residential only)
• Roster: 14/14 (days and nights)
• DIDO – Kalgoorlie residents only
• Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

About the Role

Be a Charge Up operator who is an integral part of the crew, responsible in prioritising safety and demonstrating your development and production charging experience on Normet charge up equipment. You’ll work within a skilled and experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient handling, transport and storage of explosives and blasting agents.
• Safe and efficient charging and firing of development faces or production stopes.
• Complete pre-starts and report hazards or defects immediately
• Follow plans, instructions and traffic management rules
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture

What You’ll Bring

• Development and production charging experience.
• ANFO highly desirable.
• Experience with Normet explosive charging equipment.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of site blasting and evacuation procedures.
• Install and/or removal of mine services and ventilation.
• Valid manual C Class Australian Drivers Licence (Essential).
• Valid Shotfirers Licence, Dangerous Good Security Card and Working at Heights (Essential).
• First Aid Certificate with CPR (Essential)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Detailed knowledge of underground mining and safety regulations.

Why Macmahon?

• Real teamwork with people who know their stuff and who genuinely look out for each other.
• Support to learn and grow, across stable long-term projects.

Keen to join a Winning Team? Apply now.

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