Backfill Engineer

About the Company

• 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
• We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.
• Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

About the Role

• An opportunity has arisen for a Backfill Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Backfill Superintendent and work on an 8:6 roster.
• Your focus will be on supporting underground mining operations by developing and managing backfill strategies that ensure safe production and long-term mine stability.
• The next steps etc. "empower your future with us; apply now." is included in Next Steps.

What This Role Offers

• Test your skills in two technically complex, deep mines
• Collaborate with and learn from a large Technical Services team
• Upskill and receive financial assistance for further education

Next Steps

• Empower your future with us; apply now.
• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.

About You

• Our ideal candidate will be a Mining Engineer with experience in underground environments and exposure to paste or CHF backfill systems.
• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of backfilling, CHF pastefill, or rockfill operations.
• Proficiency in mining software packages.
• A current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

• 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
• We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.
• Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

• Empower your future with us; apply now.
• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.