Underground Charge Up Operator – Mining

About the role

The Charge Up Operator will join Aeris Resources at the Tritton underground copper operation in Nyngan. You will be responsible for managing explosives, charging development faces and production slopes, and collaborating with Jumbo operators on daily mining activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage explosives in line with NSW statutory requirements.
• Charge development faces and production slopes safely and efficiently.
• Assist with charge design and support a variety of mining tasks.
• Work closely with Jumbo operators on day‑to‑day development.
• Perform peripheral duties such as basic road maintenance, service checks and equipment maintenance.

Required profile

• Blasting Explosives User License and Unsupervised Handling License under the NSW Explosives Act (essential).
• Demonstrated competence in safe charging and firing of development headings and production slopes.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and safe‑work procedures for handling, storage and management of explosives.
• Positive attitude to health, safety and environment (HSE) and equipment care.

Required skills

• Explosives handling
• Charge design
• Equipment maintenance

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible leave options, including public‑holiday swaps and career breaks.
• Paid parental leave for all families.
• Free confidential counselling via Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on private health insurance, salary packaging, travel services and more.
• Strong safety culture and a Workplace of Respect policy.