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Underground Charge-Up - 2:2 FIFO | WA & SA Sites | Immediate Starts

TechForce

Western Australia & South Australia
FIFO
$90 hourly
2:1, 2:2, 7:7, 14:14

Job Description

About the Company

Techforce Personnel is partnering with some of Australia's leading underground mining contractors to recruit experienced Charge Up Operators and Shotfirers for multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia and South Australia.

We're offering long-term positions on established underground gold operations with reputable clients, competitive rates, consistent work and genuine career progression.

Whether you're chasing a better roster, stronger team culture, higher earning potential or a long-term home, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s On Offer

  • Shotfirers up to $90/hr
  • Charge-Up up to $85/hr
  • FIFO opportunities across WA & SA
  • Multiple rosters available including 2:1, 2:2, 7:7 & 14:14
  • Days & nights
  • Long-term ongoing work
  • Immediate starts available
  • Tier 1 underground operations
  • Modern equipment and established underground mines
  • Strong safety culture with experienced crews
  • Career progression into Leading Hand and Shotfirer positions
  • Weekly pay through Techforce Personnel

Your Responsibilities

  • Development and production charge up
  • Charging headings, rises and stopes safely and efficiently
  • Handling, transporting and storing explosives in accordance with site procedures
  • Blast preparation, tie-ins, firing and post-blast inspections
  • Working with ANFO, emulsion and packaged explosives
  • Operating Charmec, Normet and charging equipment (site dependent)
  • Working closely with development and production crews
  • Maintaining high safety and operational standards

What We're Looking For

  • Previous underground Charge Up or Shotfiring experience
  • Experience across development and/or production mining
  • Current Shotfirer's Licence highly regarded
  • Strong understanding of underground blasting procedures
  • National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
  • Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol Screen
  • Commitment to working safely and contributing to a productive crew

Site Requirements

  • WA Operations
    • Manual Driver's Licence required
    • DGSC required (reimbursed after 3 months where applicable)
    • Paid face-to-face induction in Perth prior to mobilisation
  • SA Operations
    • Auto Driver's Licence accepted
    • SSAN required

Not quite the right fit? We also recruit for Service Crew, Bogger, Longhole Driller, Jumbo, Nipper and other underground mining roles across WA & SA. Apply today to discuss opportunities available.

Apply now or contact the Techforce Underground Mining team for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.

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