Leading Hand - Paste Plant
Core
Coordinate paste delivery between surface plant and underground locations while maintaining critical operating parameters (flow, pressure, density) and ensuring ground stability.
Role type
Senior IC leading hand (metalliferous processing)
Builds
Paste fill for underground mining operations
Domain
Mining / Metalliferous processing
Required skills
Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor certification, crew leadership, paste plant operations (batching, mixing, pumping, reticulation), risk assessment, operational record keeping, underground mining knowledge, MS Office
Preferred skills
metalliferous processing experience, mentoring ability, problem-solving, time management
Technologies
MS Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate and supervise shift activities within the paste plant, monitor paste plant processes including batching and pumping, conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, provide leadership and coaching to operators, maintain accurate operational records, assist with workforce planning and shift handovers, coordinate routine inspections and basic maintenance, support training and competency development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC