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Charge Up Operator | Redpath Mining | OK Decline | 7/7 Roster | Full-Time Permanent Role
At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Charge Up Operator to join our underground mining operation. This critical role is responsible for the safe assembly, loading, positioning, and detonation of explosives to support underground development and production activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely prepare, transport, and handle explosives and blasting accessories for underground mining operations.
- Load, charge, and fire development and production headings in accordance with approved blast designs and procedures.
- Conduct face inspections, risk assessments, and pre-start checks to ensure safe charging activities.
- Maintain charging equipment, explosives storage areas, and accurate blasting records.
- Comply with all site safety, legislative, and operational requirements while working collaboratively with underground mining crews.
About You:
- WA Shotfirer's Licence
- Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGSC)
- Australian citizenship or PR.
Valid manual driver's licence
Why Join Redpath?
This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:
- Income protection insurance is available for salary employees
- Even time roster for true work life balance
- Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
- Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
- Clear career progression pathways
- Long term client based
- Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $220)
- Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
- Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Service Milestone Bonuses: Receive $3,000 after 5 years, $10,000 after 10 years, $15,000 after 15 years, and $20,000 after 20 years of service