Job Description
Job Category: Mining, Resources and Energy
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Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned high-grade Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a long mine life and is forecast to produce ~150,000 Au ounces a year.
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Underground mining has occurred since late **** to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration in progress to expand the current high-grade resource.
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The Bellevue Gold Mine is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold, lithium and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and operating major gold mines.
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Bellevue Gold has achieved its ambitious goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the Bellevue Gold Project. This milestone has been underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, designed to deliver approximately *****% renewable energy penetration and support Bellevue's position as a low-carbon gold producer.
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Bellevue Gold's vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that delivers value for shareholders, benefits local communities, and fosters a thriving workplace. Through its values-based leadership approach, the Company is committed to building a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder returns and positive ESG outcomes. We seek to foster an energetic and collaborative work culture that attracts and retains exceptional employees.
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Job Description
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The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining and advancing our geotechnical systems and processes and providing key inputs to the planning team to deliver a robust mine plan safely, efficiently and cost effectively.
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This role is permanent full time and is based on site on an 8/6 roster.
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Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
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Ensure compliance of Geotechnical considerations as per the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations.
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Ensure personal compliance with company safety requirements and assist in developing and implementing improved work practices to reduce the risk of injury and improve productivity.
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Monitoring and management of all geotechnical hazards for underground operations.
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Conduct regular underground audits to ensure adherence to ground support standards.
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Liaising with the site contractor to ensure ground support standards are as per the design and arranging modification if required.
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Continuous data collection such as – structural mapping, rock mass quality data, core logging, stress damage mapping, and geotechnical domains definition.
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The validation and interpretation of geotechnical database through ongoing data collection and evaluation to maintain the existing geotechnical models and recommend appropriate design changes if required.
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Complete analysis of designs through empirical and numerical techniques to advise mine planning and production engineers.
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Ability to complete ground support design using current empirical and numerical methods to site specific criteria
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Review open pit monitoring data and report trends monthly.
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Continuously looking for opportunities to help reduce costs across the business.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives,



including trials of new ground support products or monitoring technologies.
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Assist the with the upgrade the site seismic monitoring system
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Assist with the training and mentoring of vacation students or junior geotechnical engineers to enhance site based geotechnical skills. Will only impact if colleague has direct reports.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Key
Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies:
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Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering
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Proven experience in the geotechnical aspects of underground hard rock mines
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Experience in using software skills such as Map 3D, Rocscience programs, Unwedge, Mine Planning Software (Vulcan/Surpac), Microsoft Office will be highly regarded
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An understanding of the mine planning process from short term to long term
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Ability to collect, analyse and interpret geotechnical and monitoring data
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Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
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Positive written and verbal communication skills
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Superior organisational and interpersonal skills
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Current C class WA drivers licence
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BGL is commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equalopportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representativeof the wider community. Further to this BGL regards engagement, communications, and consultation with the community inwhich we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities andhe wider corporate sponsorship programs Bellevue Gold aims to leave a legacy of improved outcomes in the communities inwhich we operate.
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📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Bellevue Gold
📍 Western Australia