Charge Up Operator
- Prepare, charge, and fire development and production drill holes in underground mining operations.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with site procedures.
- Operate charge-up equipment and maintain explosives inventories.
- Join Vault Minerals during an exciting growth period!
- Ongoing Career development opportunities
- Roster on offer is 8:6 from Perth
The Charge Up Operator is responsible for preparing, charging, and firing development and production drill holes in underground mining operations.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
Darlot Site Overview
With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
What we offer:
- This position will be offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
- An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
- Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
- Career development opportunities and great company culture
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Load and charge development faces, production stopes, and rises using authorised explosives and detonators in accordance with site procedures.
- Conduct blast tie-ins and ensure blast area is properly prepared and isolated.
- Monitor and inspect charged faces for safety compliance prior to blasting.
- Maintain explosives magazines and consumable inventories.
- Safely take delivery, transport, handle, and use explosives and detonators in compliance with Dangerous Goods Act requirements.
- Operate light vehicles and charge-up equipment as required for blasting activities.
- Accurately complete blasting reports, charge plans, and log sheets.
- Manage the opening and closing of the underground tag board
About You:
- Minimum 1 year experience in UG operations in a charge up crew
- Experience in the use of ANFO (desirable)
- WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
- Dangerous Goods Security Card
- Shotfirers Ticket (Desirable)
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
o Novated Lease Vehicles
o Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
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