Technician, Charge Up Production

Workplace Type:  Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Production Supervisor , you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground production activities. You will be responsible for preparing, charging, and firing longhole stopes in accordance with approved plans and procedures, ensuring explosives are handled, stored, and accounted for safely and accurately.

Your work directly contributes to safe blasting outcomes, production continuity, and compliance with Newmont’s strict safety and operational standards.

As part of our team, you will

• 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, transport, and account for explosives  
• 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 effectively via radio to support safe operations

Prerequisites for your success in this role

- Previous underground mining experience
- Experience in charge-up or explosives handling roles (highly regarded)
- Working at Heights certification
- Strong commitment to safety and critical risk controls
- Ability to follow plans, procedures, and supervisor instructions
- Sound understanding of underground operating environments Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions
- Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts
- Mask Fit ready and able to work underground
- Strong safety focus with experience following isolation, lockout and zero-energy testing
- A valid Australian driver's licence is required

Your Work Environment

This is a FIFO role based at Dead Bullock Soak (DBS) , approximately 39km west of The Granites processing plant in the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. You will work a 7days / 7nights, 14 days off roster .

On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.

Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to health and safety excellence!

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin , Alice Springs , Perth , and Brisbane .

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, safety is our foundation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a high-performing underground team supporting a long-life operation with a strong future.

We offer:

- Competitive FIFO remuneration
- Structured rosters supporting work–life balance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A strong safety culture with clear systems and support

The opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most significant underground gold operations.

Join us and help deliver safe, reliable paste fill systems that support Tanami’s future production.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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