Senior Backfill Engineer

20 hours ago

Perth Airport WA, Australia Quattro Project Engineering Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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2025

Full-time

Perth Airport

Job Description

Join an award-winning company as a Senior Backfill Engineer driving innovative solutions in underground mining

Quattro Project Engineering, based in Western Australia, has over 10 years of experience delivering engineering and construction solutions to the Resources and Civil sectors. Partnering with diverse clients, Quattro manages projects from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring reliable outcomes through disciplined engineering.

With a focus on underground mining and paste plants, Quattro's divisions - Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing - drive innovation, efficiency, and safety. Guided by integrity, adaptability, and respect, Quattro seeks passionate professionals eager to excel and contribute to a culture of collaboration and growth.

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Senior Backfill Engineer

The Role

A great opportunity for a Senior Backfill Engineer to join our team This is a full time position based in our Perth Head Office and offers a chance to expand your expertise and contribute to impactful projects while receiving ongoing support from our experienced team.

Duties include but not limited to;

  • Function as the technical lead for backfill studies from Desktop to Feasibility level.
  • Provide on-site consulting and technical support for ongoing operations and project development
  • Assist in backfill system process designs including mass balance, control philosophy and functional specification.
  • Design compliant backfill distribution systems with relevant AS & ASME design codes.
  • Develop operational readiness systems for backfill implementation.
  • Engage with clients to address project-specific backfill constraints.
  • Provide on-site backfill engineering support, including paste engineering.
  • Assist with backfill plant and underground system commissioning.
  • Develop laboratory test work programs and compile reports.
  • Contribute to the development of junior engineers and training systems.
  • Timesheets, proposals, and project tracking and management via Procore.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Backfill Manager.

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About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering.
  • Ability to work towards CPEng status.
  • EPC/EPCM mining sector experience preferred but not essential.
  • Strong site-based experience with Pastefill or Cemented Hydraulic Fill.
  • Clear understanding of backfill's role in underground mining.
  • Functional knowledge of soil and fluid mechanics.
  • Basic proficiency in Deswik (or similar) preferred.
  • Strong communication, time management, and project coordination skills.
  • Willingness to travel to site.

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Remuneration & Benefits

  • Agile Innovation: Operate in a flexible, growth minded environment backed by the strength of a global mining leader.
  • Career Growth: Enjoy direct access to senior management where your contributions are visible and valued.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Quattro offers a range of benefits, including health and entertainment discounts, as well as a generous parental leave policy with 12 weeks of paid leave.
  • Full Time Contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Engineers Australia and AusIMM Membership

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