Underground Mine Geologist

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. 

Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration in progress to expand the current high-grade resource.

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.

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 80–90% renewable energy penetration and support Bellevue’s position as a low-carbon gold producer.

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.

The Mine Geologist is responsible for accurate geological mapping, sampling, grade control, drilling support, ore control, and interpretations within structurally controlled ore bodies. The position works closely with other departments including mining, survey and geology teams to collect high-quality geological data for operational decision-making. This role works 8 days on 6 days R&R, 8 days on 6 days R&R, 7 nights on 7 days R&R FIFO roster.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implement and monitor various underground geology procedures including but not limited to face mapping and sampling, wall mapping, ore drive directions, logging
• Execute digital UG face/wall mapping program
• Provide ore drive directions to optimize orebody position for stoping
• Liaise with engineers and other stakeholders to facilitate geological activities
• Establish mine geology systems for production
• Supervise and train junior Geologists for underground activities
• Assist in UG and production tracking and ore delineation
• Ensure the provision of quality logging, sampling and QAQC practices from resource definition and grade control drilling programs.
• Weekly reporting of UG geology related activities
• Project work as determined by the Senior Geologist
• Assist Senior Geologist with wireframing and updating of significant geological structures within the mine
• Ensure UG activities are completed in accordance with all relevant H&S policies and procedures

Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Tertiary Qualification in Geology
• Experience as a Mine Geologist with at least 1+ years’ experience in an underground production role
• Sound knowledge of mapping, structural geology, drilling and sampling techniques
• Competent user of mining and geology related software packages (e.g. Vulcan and acQuire)
• Understanding of general mining operations, Gold experience highly desirable
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills
• Proficient in technical writing, reporting and communicating technical data to site management
• Demonstrated leadership skills; inclusive of training and retention of technical and field staff and consultants

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.