Underground Paste Fill Engineer | Mine Backfill Optimisation

Redpath Mining Inc.; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Australia is seeking a motivated Paste Engineer to join our team at Cowal Gold Operations, focusing on paste fill and backfill systems for safe, efficient underground mining.

This hands-on, site-based role involves designing fill plans, monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting issues and aligning with production schedules to optimise backfill performance. The 8/6 FIFO roster supports work–life balance on a world-class gold operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining/Geotechnical or related engineering.
• Underground hard rock mining experience.
• Experience with paste fill or backfill systems is highly regarded.
• Experience using mining software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain paste fill and backfill strategies.
• Design fill plans, schedules and placement strategies.
• Generate paste fill notes and stope fill plans.
• Support optimisation of paste and cemented fill systems.
• Contribute to Life of Mine backfill planning.
• Monitor paste reticulation systems and infrastructure.
• Inspect paste fill activities and placements.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues.
• Support daily production reporting and schedule alignment.
• Maintain QA/QC testing programs.
• Monitor paste quality and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Backfill Management Plans and statutory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Self-motivated

Education

Mining/Geotechnical engineering degree

Tools

Mining software

Job description

Redpath Australia is seeking a motivated Paste Engineer to join our team at Cowal Gold Operations, focusing on paste fill and backfill systems for safe, efficient underground mining.

This hands-on, site-based role involves designing fill plans, monitoring infrastructure, troubleshooting issues and aligning with production schedules to optimise backfill performance. The 8/6 FIFO roster supports work–life balance on a world-class gold operation.