Hydraulic Backfill Coordinator (UG & Surface Mining)

PLEASE NOTE: Regrettably, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have prior mining industry experience. (This is a crucial requirement and not negotiable).

Contract Fly-in-Fly-out position in the mining sector in a remote and safe area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.

Single status position (not favourable for wives and families to reside there) with a six day working week. Reported to the Mine Services Manager.

Key Technical Skills Required:

• Mining Engineer/Technician with a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar positions
• Responsible to lead the backfilling works done UG and supervision of surface plant operation
• Area of responsibilities cover from the backfilling plant at concentrator on surface downstream to the underground mining areas and any further related project

Key Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of physical/mechanical properties of hydraulic backfill (simple and or cemented slurry).
• Working experience with different kind of pump (clean water and slurry) and piping works (HDPE, steel and alvenius).
• Basic knowledge of civil works design and experience in building different types of backfill retention walls.
• Leadership and with good level of interpersonal communication and team working skills
• Strong commitment with safety procedures and standards.

Computer literacy:

MS Windows and AutoCAD.

Remuneration And Benefits:

Salary up to $110,000 pa (tax free plus benefits), depending on skills and experience

Benefits:

Bonus; Travel allowance (tax free); Accommodation and meals provided; 84 days annual leave (total days off site); Medical; Group Benefits Scheme, etc.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.