Backfill Engineer
Job no: 500325
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
About MMG Dugald River mine:
Dugald River is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.
The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.
Backfill Engineer
Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the role will ensure mine backfilling activities are supported with appropriate plans and scheduled which are then followed and monitored to provide for safe and efficient mine production.
This role will be based on an 8/6 & 4/3, drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mt Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane. Relocation support will be available for successful candidates who reside outside of these locations.
Qualifications Skills and Competencies:
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
- Underground sublevel open stoping or other similar experience
- Practical understanding of operational mining process
- Practical knowledge of backfilling techniques – Paste fill, CRF and Rockfill
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining key documentation related to backfill technical manual in line with site and industry.
- Undertaking analysis to determine strength requirements of cemented backfill for future exposures and development
- Developing and maintaining paste reticulation system.
- Ensure adequate testing programmes are in place to monitor quality of backfill and bulkhead construction
- Input into mine planning to ensure sequence’s and backfill types are appropriate
- Conducting Risk Assessments where required to manage backfill operations and major pipe extensions
What we offer
Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
- Gym/PCYC membership
- Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
- Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
- Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
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