Underground Paste Engineer
Core
Design, plan, coordinate, and optimize paste fill and backfill systems to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
Role type
Underground paste engineer
Builds
Paste fill and backfill infrastructure for underground gold mining
Domain
Mining (underground hard rock)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
paste fill system design, backfill strategy development, mining software proficiency, QA/QC testing, infrastructure monitoring, engineering specification compliance, production reporting, stope fill planning
Preferred skills
experience with CHF systems, Life of Mine planning, troubleshooting operational issues
Technologies
mining software
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain paste fill and backfill strategies; Design fill plans, schedules, and placement strategies; Generate paste fill notes, engineering instructions, and stope fill plans; Monitor paste reticulation systems and infrastructure performance; Conduct inspections of paste fill activities and placements; Support daily production reporting and schedule alignment; Maintain QA/QC testing programs; Ensure compliance with Backfill Management Plans and statutory requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC