Charge Up Operator

Together. Works.

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30 years’ experience as a leading underground mining contractor.  With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

In our underground mining crews, teamwork isn’t just talk – it’s how we operate. You’ll be part of a crew that gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe, steady and reliable is how we keep things moving.

Role Details

• Location: Goldfields region, WA (Kalgoorlie Residential only)
• Roster: 14/14 (days and nights)
• DIDO – Kalgoorlie residents only
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 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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