Underground Paste Crew

Perenti Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Fortnightly pay cycle

Career progression within a global org

Employee discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is seeking a Paste Crew member to support underground mining operations across sites in Western Australia. The role involves mixing, pumping and placing paste backfill to provide ground support and enable safe, efficient mining.

You will conduct paste running activities, monitor paste devices, liaise with the paste plant operator, and ensure all checklists and safety procedures are followed to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Paste Crew Operator or Service Crew.
• Extensive experience in underground mining environments.
• All valid qualifications, certificates and licences (RPLs).
• Ability to meet site access requirements including medical, DAS, NPC and a valid manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paste running activities and monitor paste fill devices, walls and valves.
• Liaise with the paste plant operator and complete paste fill checklists and paperwork.
• Ensure paste backfill is completed per plan and install/monitor barricades and bulkheads.
• Inspect and clear paste lines and equipment to prevent blockages; work with mining teams to meet schedules.
• Follow all safety, quality and environmental procedures during paste operations.

Skills

Paste Crew Operator

Underground mining experience

Education

Valid qualifications & licences (RPLs)

Job description

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high-speed development and underground hard rock mining services.

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.

About our Role

Join the Barminco team as a Paste Crew member and support our underground mining operations 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

Your background should include:

• Previous experience working as a Paste Crew Operator and/or Service Crew
• 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 paid on a fortnighty cycle.
• Various rosters available,FIFO and DIDO options- 14/14 ,7/7, 8/6
• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation
• $3000 sign on bonus
• Employee discounts across health insurance packages and salary sacrificing options
• Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.