Underground Paste Crew Operator | FIFO, Growth & Training

Perenti Global Limited; Leinster; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career progression

Training & development

Modern equipment

Safety culture

Sustainable mining

Long-term project

Job summary

Barminco is recruiting an Underground Paste Crew on a full-time basis for the Bellevue Gold Mine, located ~40km northeast of Leinster, WA. The role offers a 77 FIFO roster from Perth and contributes to safe, productive underground operations at a premier sustainable mining site.

You will monitor paste fill operations, liaise with the paste plant operator, complete checklists, and ensure backfill is performed per plan while adhering to site safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paste Crew Operator or similar underground pastework roles.
• Relevant operating tickets and licences.
• Ability to meet site access requirements (medical, DAS, NPC, valid manual driver’s license).

Responsibilities

• Monitor paste fill devices, paste walls and paste valves.
• Liaise 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 with mining and production teams to meet schedules.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental procedures during paste operations.

Skills

Paste Plant

FIFO operations

Teamwork

Autonomous work

Safety compliance

Job description

Barminco is recruiting an Underground Paste Crew on a full-time basis for the Bellevue Gold Mine, located ~40km northeast of Leinster, WA. The role offers a 77 FIFO roster from Perth and contributes to safe, productive underground operations at a premier sustainable mining site.

You will monitor paste fill operations, liaise with the paste plant operator, complete checklists, and ensure backfill is performed per plan while adhering to site safety and environmental procedures.