Senior Backfill Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON 

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead.  Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent position on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane/Townsville or DIDO from Mount Isa to Cannington.

As the Senior Backfill Engineer, reporting to the Superintendent Operations Engineering, you will lead a team of Engineers responsible for delivering paste designs and schedules that align with the monthly plan. Safety, quality, and technical precision are key elements of the role.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Provide subject matter expertise for all operational and design aspects of paste filling.
• Lead the technical and operation paste teams through a period of growth, with considerable project work on the horizon.
• Work with Mine Planners to deliver longer term reticulation design for new mining areas.
• Performance monitoring of paste, including paste fill reconciliations, daily data capture and schedule variance commentary.
• Undertake QA/QC analysis alongside Geotechnical Engineers to ensure suitability for paste re-development and adjacency mining.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Significant Paste or Backfill experience in an Underground Mining Operation.
• Competent user of Deswik.CAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail oriented with the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and consistent manner.
• Strong people skills, comfortable engaging with operators through to site senior management.
• A desire to develop leadership and mentorship skills through small scale project management in the backfill domain.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualification in Mining, Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• In the absence of a formal qualification, applicants with significant experience in an Underground Mining Operation and environment will be considered.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 30th December 2024.