Senior Mining Engineer, Backfill - Prominent Hill - 8/6 FIFO
Core
Lead the review and optimisation of paste fill mix designs, monitor backfill performance through QA/QC, and design reticulation networks for underground mining operations.
Role type
Senior IC mining engineer (backfill systems)
Builds
Paste Fill and Rockfill systems for underground mine expansion and production
Domain
Mining (underground copper-gold)
Required skills
paste fill mix design, reticulation network design, flow modelling, QA/QC programs, stope reconciliation, risk assessment, change management, mentoring engineers, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Deswik software, geotechnical engineering background, underground mining environment experience
Technologies
Deswik
Responsibilities
Lead review and optimisation of paste fill mix designs; Monitor backfill performance through QA/QC and strength testing; Design and optimise paste fill reticulation networks; Undertake flow modelling for system performance; Develop and maintain backfill standards and procedures; Support investigations and risk assessments; Coach and mentor engineers; Prepare technical reports for business planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC