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Ringfirer UO2
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  • Work a 7 Day 7 Off 7 Night 7 Off roster
  • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
  • Great opportunities for development and growth
Job ID 21222 Closing date 01/07/2026 Last Updated 16/06/2026
Ringfirer – Mining 
George Fisher Mine – P49 Operations 
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Reference No: 21222

Glencore Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Ringfirer, in the P49 Operations Team at George Fisher Mine (GFM). This position is residentially based in Mount Isa.

The Role
We are looking for a multi-skilled operator with a strong commitment to safety to join us in the role of Ringfirer within the P49 Operations Team at George Fisher Mine. Reporting to the P49 Supervisor, you will assist frontline operations to safely achieve the mine plan. The roster for this role is an even time roster on a 7/7 continuous configuration (12hr shifts).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Pre-start checks
  • Safely meet production targets
  • Identify and report workplace hazards
  • Safe and efficient preparation and charging of production blast holes with explosives
  • Safe and efficient preparation and charging of oversize rocks and hung up draw points with explosives
  • Carry out inspections and maintenance on all equipment
  • Planning of your shift to meet task-based outcomes,
  • Preparation of blast holes for charging, collection and transport of explosives and charging in accordance with charging and firing plans safely and accurately
The successful candidate will possess:
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mining/underground operation and previous experience working with explosives
  • Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure
  • It will be essential to hold/or be able to obtain statutory requirements which will be required to store, handle, transport and use explosives
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
  • Good communication skills, including written record keeping
  • Willingness and ability to learn new processes
  • Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills
  • Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail
  • Hold a current Australian Manual Licence
For further information, please contact:  Kerryn Fuller-kerryn.fuller@glencore.com.au  

Applications Close:  8:00am Wednesday 1st July 2026