Mine Backfill Coordinator at Golden Star

Job Description
Paste Project

• Provide technical and practical input into design, engineering and plant construction activities.
• Manage the construction of the underground distribution system.
• Advance the operational readiness activities for the project, including development of backfill
•  standards and procedures, recruitment of underground service team and training.
• Manage the procurement of underground mobile equipment and shotcrete batch plant system.
• Operations
• Provide tactical, day-to-day leadership for the underground backfill team.
• Provide support to the surface paste plant operators, in liaison with the Processing Superintendent,
•  including the specification of paste and requirement for stope backfill.
• Implement and maintain the Backfill standards and procedures, and ensure those standards are being met for all output from the Backfill team.
• Contribute to mine production planning/schedule and liaise with Technical Service to identify production constraints and opportunities for backfill operations.
• Review paste plant and underground distribution system to ensure capability to meet backfill plan.
• Oversee the quality assurance of the backfill process (plant, distribution) and ensure compliance
•  with design specifications (eg: tailings material, cementitious paste fill, underground bulkhead construction and the inside strength of the backfill)
• Conduct and contribute to Backfill-related continuous improvement and optimization project.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance statistics and monthly cost report.
• Ensure compliance with Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations 2012 (LI 2182) to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Ensure the training and development of the Backfill team.
• Prepare and review safe work procedures and work permits with work teams.
• Ensure team members perform their jobs in a safe manner and adhering to Company policies and procedures.

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience in hydraulic or paste backfill, including experience in an underground mine environment;
• Experience in underground Paste Crew/Service Crew work;
• Experience with integrating the surface backfill plant and underground operations;
• A valid Driver’s License and ability to drive in rough terrain
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Strong communication skills including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures;
• Attention to details and good report writing and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills with high degree of teamwork
• Good organizational skills
• Proven commitment and integrity
• Solid history of reliability and good work ethic.
• Accountability skills and high sense of urgency and collaboration
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team and a proactive attitude toward safety and hazard identification.
• Must demonstrate a proactive attitude towards safety and hazard identification

Remuneration

•  This position goes with a very competitive salary package and other fringe benefits