Backfill Engineer

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is redeveloping the Obuasi Gold Mine into a fully mechanised underground operation. The Backfill Engineer will implement, monitor and coordinate backfill requirements in line with the mine plan.

Key responsibilities

• Establish backfill engineering processes and practices for the mine redevelopment, including operational readiness.
• Provide accurate backfill planning data for monthly updates of the rolling quarterly plan.
• Develop and manage the quarterly backfill engineering cost‑centre budget to meet annual business targets.
• Deliver backfill engineering work within approved budget, schedule and KPI parameters.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and promote a strong safety, health, environmental and sustainability culture.
• Drive project implementation and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.

Required profile

• BSc in Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of operational experience in an underground mining environment, with at least two years focused on backfill systems.
• Strong knowledge of underground backfill mechanics.
• Proficiency in mining software.
• Experience managing and controlling underground backfill operations across various fill types.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Mining software