An exciting opportunity exists for a Backfill Engineer, within the Technical Services department at our client's underground mine. Reporting directly to the Superintendent – Planning, this role is based residentially in QLD on a 5/2 roster. This position is integral to the delivery of improvement projects aligned with the upgrade of the Paste Plant, and involves the opportunity to improve and maintain the paste fill management in a dynamic Sublevel Open Stoping operation.
You will provide expert technical knowledge and drive a safety and high performance culture within the team. Your accountabilities include paste fill QA/QC, cemented backfill mix design, and planning & monitoring of paste reticulation to enable the stope filling sequence. Additionally, you will continually assess and optimise paste performance, review associated backfill instructions at the operation, and forecast & reconcile binder consumption.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, have strong communication and problem solving skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships. You will have a degree or tertiary qualification in Engineering, and a minimum of 5 years’ paste fill placement and design experience. Your upmost commitment to safety will enable you to succeed in this role.
Microsoft Office Suite experience is essential, while previous experience in budgeting, numerical modelling and 3D mining software (e.g. Surpac) will be highly regarded.

Position Duties:

  • opportunity to improve and maintain the paste fill management in a dynamic Sublevel Open Stoping operation
Experience
minimum of 5 years’ paste fill placement and design experience
Current Status
CLOSED
Duration
Permanent
Duty Roster
5/2