Charge Up Operator

Agnew - Leinster, WA, AUPosted Oct 16, 2026

Job description

FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Agnew Progress your career and expand your technical skillset WA Shotfirer license & Dangerous Goods Security Card required 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 continue building your career at Granny Smith. If you’d like to make your mark underground, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join Gold Fields? Permanent role with a leading gold producer 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually Monthly private health insurance allowance 6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours) FIFO parking discount $10K employee referral bonus About the Role: 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 Skills & Qualifications: Substantial underground mining experience (Charge Up or Service crew exposure highly regarded, as well as use of emulsion and ANFO 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 WA Shotfirer’s license Valid manual C Class Driver’s Licence WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights About Gold Fields 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.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter. 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 How to Apply Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.

goldfields.com/Australia CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4 NOVEMBER 2026 Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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