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Mining Engineer - Backfill Specialist

Employer
CSG Talent
Location
undisclosed, Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 7, 2021

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Category
Engineering, Mining Production
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

CSG and their client have an exciting expat opportunity for an experienced Mining Engineer - Backfill Specialist, to join the Mine Operations team at this growing company's flagship operation.

Reporting to the Superintendent and working closely with the expat team within mining and the underground mining contractor, your scope of involvement will extend from the paste plant through to placement of fill underground.

Key accountabilities/qualifications will include:

  • Degree qualified mining engineer or similar
  • Producing Backfill workplans specifying fill type, mix strengths, reticulation routes, bulkhead design and bund positioning;
  • Working closely with the underground team to organise and communicate the backfill schedule priorities with consideration given to the short and long term mine plan;
  • Providing guidance to paste plant operators and UG crew on technical aspects of the backfill function;
  • QA/QC leadership requirements pertaining to backfill operations;
  • Ensuring the plans relating to backfill management and associated documents are up to date and fit for purpose;
  • Actively engage in R&D projects related to backfill with an emphasis on technology innovation.
  • Previous expat experience would be welcomed for this role in order to train and mentor nationals


This is a full time, permanent role working a FIFO roster from your point of hire on a traditional African roster.

If you love being a hands on engineer that likes to help build a new technical teams in highly prospective organisations without the 'red-tape', please click apply now where Jon Taylor will handle your application in confidence.

Company

CSG take a pro-active approach to executive search, specialising in headhunting hard to fill roles across senior level roles globally.

With our team of highly knowledgeable, specialist recruitment consultants and vast global networks, we’re able to achieve unparalleled recruitment success for our candidates and clients worldwide.

Originally established in 2003, CSG was formed from the merger of six specialist executive recruitment agencies in 2015, and now has over 200 employees working across six offices throughout Europe, Australia, Asia Pacific and MENA.

We aim to be the first and continuous choice when managing both our clients' global talent needs and our candidates' long term careers.

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