Paste Plant Operator

Regis Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Employee service awards & referral‑in‑

Supportive leadership team

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Competitive salary with annual incenti

Job summary

Regis Resources is seeking an experienced Paste Plant Operator to join our team in Western Australia. The role involves safe and efficient operation of the paste plant, ensuring production targets and quality requirements are met while upholding high safety and housekeeping standards.

Reporting to the Paste Fill Supervisor, you will monitor processes, coordinate with underground operations and support continuous improvement initiatives within a technically specialised area of underground mining.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plant procedures

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Underground mining

Paste fill knowledge

Process optimisation

Schedule 26 awareness

Job description

• 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.

Job Description

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

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• 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:

• 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.