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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Technician - Charge Up Production

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTanami, AustraliaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous underground mining experience is required.
  • Working at Heights certification is required.
  • A strong commitment to safety and critical risk controls is required.
  • The ability to follow plans, procedures, and supervisor instructions is required.
  • A sound understanding of underground operating environments and strong communication skills are required.
  • Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts is required.
  • Candidates must be mask-fit ready and able to work underground.
  • Experience following isolation, lockout, and zero-energy testing is required.
  • A valid Australian driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, charge, and fire longhole stopes in accordance with approved plans and procedures, ensuring explosives are handled, stored, and accounted for safely and accurately.
  • Charge production stopes in line with approved designs, specifications, and plans.
  • Operate Charge-Up equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct downhole surveys and ensure longholes are clean and ready for charging.
  • Safely store, handle, and transport explosives, and account for them accurately.
  • Coordinate charging and firing activities with the Underground Supervisor.
  • Apply misfire management procedures and critical blasting controls.
  • Use electronic blasting systems including IKON and Blaster.
  • Maintain accurate reporting and magazine data accounting records.
  • Conduct pre-start inspections of equipment and work areas.
  • Communicate via radio to support safe operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in charge-up or explosives-handling roles is highly regarded.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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