Paste Plant Operator

Regis Resources; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Collaborative environment

Service awards & referrals

Descripción de la vacante

Regis Resources, a leading Australian gold producer, seeks a Paste Plant Operator to join the team on a FIFO 2:2 roster from Perth. You will operate and monitor paste plant systems, ensure quality targets, conduct inspections and coordinate with underground crews to support safe, efficient production.

Reporting to the Paste Fill Supervisor, you will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain records and uphold high safety and environmental standards in an underground mining context.

Formación

• Experience operating fixed plant, processing plant or paste plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of plant operating procedures (start-up, shutdown, monitoring).
• Commitment to safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management.
• Mechanical aptitude with fault-finding and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Clear shift handovers and operational updates through effective communication.
• Underground mining experience would be advantageous.
• Understanding of paste fill, tailings handling or reticulation systems is valuable.
• Experience with plant commissioning or process optimisation is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and monitor paste plant systems to meet production and quality targets.
• Control paste quality parameters (density, slump, flow rate, pressure, cement addition).
• Perform pre-start inspections, risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Carry out plant start-ups, shutdowns, flushing activities and changeovers.
• Coordinate with underground paste crews and site stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and shift handovers.
• Identify and assist with troubleshooting plant faults and issues.
• Perform QA/QC sampling and testing activities.
• Support commissioning, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety and environmental standards.

Conocimientos

Fixed plant operation

Start-up/shutdown

Troubleshooting

Underground mining exposure

Team communication

Safety & hazard identification

Process optimisation

Descripción del empleo

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Outstanding opportunity to work with a high performing gold business
• Site based | 2:2 FIFO – Permanent position

Regis Resources is an ASX 100-listed Australian gold producer with a market capitalisation of approximately $5 billion. The Company operates a large-scale portfolio of open pit and underground mines in Western Australia and continues to progress a pipeline of development and exploration opportunities. Regis’ assets include the 100% owned Duketon Gold Project and a 30% interest in the Tropicana Gold Project. The portfolio is further supported by the highly attractive 2.7Moz McPhillamys development opportunity in New South Wales.

Regis has delivered consistent operational performance, driving record cash generation and strong profitability in recent years. This performance and the strength of the portfolio underpin the Company’s purpose of growing long-term value for shareholders, our people, and our communities by mining safely and responsibly.

The opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Paste Plant Operator to join our team.

Reporting to the Paste Fill Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the paste plant, ensuring paste quality and production requirements are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, housekeeping and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Paste Fill team, you will monitor and control paste production processes, complete inspections and operational checks, coordinate paste delivery activities with underground operations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a technically specialised area of underground mining while supporting safe and reliable production outcomes.

This is a FIFO role, working on a 2:2 roster ex-Perth.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Operate and monitor paste plant systems to achieve production and quality targets
• Control paste quality parameters including density, slump, flow rate, pressure and cement addition
• Conduct pre-start inspections, risk assessments and workplace inspections
• Complete plant start-ups, shutdowns, flushing activities and operational changeovers
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with underground paste crews and site stakeholders
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and shift handovers
• Identify, report and assist with troubleshooting plant faults and operational issues
• Perform QA/QC sampling and testing activities
• Support plant commissioning, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and environmental compliance

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience operating fixed plant, processing plant or paste plant equipment
• Strong understanding of plant operating procedures, including start-up, shutdown and monitoring activities
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify faults and undertake basic troubleshooting
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear shift handovers and operational updates
• Experience within underground mining environments would be highly regarded
• Understanding of paste fill, tailings handling or reticulation systems is advantageous
• Experience with plant commissioning, process optimisation or troubleshooting is desirable
• Holding, or willingness to work towards, the relevant Schedule 26 statutory appointment is advantageous

What we can offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment where your input matters
• Employee service awards and employee referral incentive
• Supportive and highly experienced leadership team
• Wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters (EAP)
• Competitive salary with annual incentives

As Regis Resources continues its evolution from mid-tier gold miner to a leading Australian gold producer, this is a unique opportunity to join Regis. We pride ourselves on building a team first culture that is focused on high-performance, growth, profitability and success within a Zero Harm working environment.

Your own career pathway is vitally important, and we will work with you to provide opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that our People bring, and we encourage anyone with a diverse background to apply.

Prospective candidates must have the right to work and live in Australia for this position.

Applications Close – 10th November 2026