Geotechnical Engineer — Kalgoorlie Region, Western Australia
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Vacancy Listing Dates 24/02/2025 to 24/03/2025 Please Quote Reference Number 99552 Tertiary qualified Geotechnical Engineer Attractive remuneration package Join Bellevue Gold Limited Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) is a high-grade gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a forecasted 10 year mine life producing over 200,000 Au Ozs for the first five years of production. Construction of the mill has recently been completed, with first gold pour completed in CY Q4 2023. The Bellevue Gold Project is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and development of major gold mines. Bellevue Gold's vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that enriches our shareholders, community and people. The company strives to create a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder value, positive ESG outcomes and an environment for people to thrive. We are currently recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer. This position 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. This role is permanent full time and is based on site on an 8/6 roster. Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Ensure compliance of Geotechnical considerations as per the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations. 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. Monitoring and management of all geotechnical hazards for underground operations. Conduct regular underground audits to ensure adherence to ground support standards. Liaising with the site contractor to ensure ground support standards are as per the design and arranging modification if required. Continuous data collection such as - structural mapping, rock mass quality data, core logging, stress damage mapping, and geotechnical domains definition. 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. Complete analysis of designs through empirical and numerical techniques to advise mine planning and production engineers. Ability to complete ground support design using current empirical and numerical methods to site specific criteria Design, maintain, and upgrade the site open pit geotechnical monitoring systems. Record, interrogate and report on monitoring data. Providing input into yearly budgets for the department, continuously looking at opportunities to help reduce costs across the business. Assist the with the upgrade the site seismic monitoring system 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. Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies: Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering Proven experience in the geotechnical aspects of underground hard rock mines. Experience in using software skills such as Map 3D, Rocscience programs, Unwedge, Mine Planning Software (Vulcan/Surpac), Microsoft Office will be highly regarded An understanding of the mine planning process from short term to long term. Ability to collect, analyse and interpret geotechnical and monitoring data Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork. Good written and verbal communication skills Superior organisational and interpersonal skills Current C class WA drivers licence BGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equal opportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representative of the wider community. Further to this, BGL regard engagement, communications, and consultation with the community in which we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities and the wider corporate sponsorship programs, Bellevue Gold aim to leave a lasting legacy of improved outcomes in the communities in which we operate. APPLY NOW through our online application form.

Applications close Sunday, 13 April 2025
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