Underground Paste Crew

Company description:

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high-speed development and underground hard rock mining services. With more than 35 years of experience and a team of 7,000 people across Australia, North America and Africa, we deliver safe, innovative and efficient solutions for our clients every day.

When you join Barminco, you'll work with cutting-edge equipment, proven systems and a team that values safety, respect and growth. We offer exciting career pathways, global opportunities and the chance to make an impact in a world-class mining environment.

Job description:

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Paste Crew member and support our underground mining operations across Australia, with opportunities available at sites throughout Western Australia. In this role, you'll play a key part in mixing, pumping, and placing paste backfill into underground stopes to provide ground support and enable safe, efficient mining.

What will your day to day look like?

• Conduct paste running activities
• Monitor paste fill devices/paste walls / paste valves
• Liaise and work in with the paste plant operator
• Complete paste fill checklists and paperwork
• Ensure paste backfill is completed as per plan
• Install, monitor, and maintain paste barricades and bulkheads
• Inspect, maintain, and clear paste lines and equipment to prevent blockages
• Work closely with mining and production teams to meet schedules
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures during paste operations

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Previous experience working as a Paste Crew Operator
• Extensive experience working in underground mining
• All valid and relevant qualifications, certificates and licences (RPL's)
• Ability to meet all site access requirements (including, but not limited to, Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Manual Driver's Licence)

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.
• Various rosters available,FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.
• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation
• Significant training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts across health insurance and various products/services
• Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.

Recruitment Process

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you're passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today.

Find out more about Barminco on our website www.barminco.com.au.

We offer:

• Full-time permanent employment on a long-term underground gold project
• FIFO opportunities with various rosters available
• Career progression opportunities within a global mining business
• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Modern underground fleet and well-maintained equipment
• Employee discounts across health, retail, travel, entertainment and more
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and development
• Opportunity to work on one of Australia's premier sustainable mining operations