Charge Up Operator – FIFO (Granny Smith)

About the role

Gold Fields is hiring a Charge Up Operator for its Granny Smith mine in Western Australia. You will charge development and production blasts, handle and transport explosives, maintain underground firing lines and carry out shot-firing duties to strict compliance and safety standards. You report to the Supervisor Underground Production and join a crew that keeps the underground blast operations ready. The position is on a FIFO roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, with 7 days off each week, starting from Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Charge development and production rounds
• Safely handle and transport explosives in line with regulations
• Tie up and prepare blasts safely and accurately
• Carry out pre- and post-blast inspections
• Maintain equipment and report any issues
• Work collaboratively with the underground crew while keeping strong safety and housekeeping standards

Required profile

• Substantial underground mining experience; Charge Up or Service crew exposure and use of emulsion and ANFO in blasting are highly regarded
• WA Shotfirer's licence
• WA Dangerous Goods Security Card and Working at Heights card
• Valid manual C Class driver's licence
• Able to work in a physically demanding underground environment in a team

What we offer

• 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 and pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
• Cultural leave of one week's paid leave aligned to rostered hours
• FIFO parking discount and $10K employee referral bonus

To apply, go through the Gold Fields careers website. Applications close on 16 November 2026.