Paste Fill Operator

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end to end service offering to clients throughout Australia and South East Asia.  
 

Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.
 

The Gwalia Gold Mine is located three kilometres south of the town of Leonora, Western Australia. Macmahon is proud to be able to deliver a whole of mine service including mine development, ground support, production drilling and blasting, loading and trucking, shotcreting and paste fill reticulation from May 2021.
The site has a track record of continuous improvement, with a recently upgraded mine ventilation system, and a previous significant upgrade of the accommodation village that incorporated a number of energy efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives.

The Macmahon Underground team are seeking experienced Paste Fill Operators to work FIFO on a 2:2 roster (Dayshift and Night Shift) from Perth to project site.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

•    Ensuring that paste walls, paste reticulation, compressed air, ventilation infrastructure, water, and dewatering pipe systems are installed on time and according to specifications;
•    Support the efficient operation of the underground mining systems and processes 
•    Utilise all mobile equipment and tools with care and attention
•    Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in operated equipment; and 
•    Identify and report hazards using the site's hazard reporting system to achieve a zero harm environment

 

Key factors to your success include:

•    Having previous experience working in an Underground mining environment including general mine service work; and
•    Previous experience in installation of Paste infrastructure is highly desirable.

Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol screen as well as obtain a National Police Clearance. 

The position offers a competitive hourly rate, challenging work and excellent career development.  

There is the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, approachable and friendly team with future prospects within a well regarded organisation.