Senior Production Engineer

Bellevue Gold; Leinster; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia, targeting ~150,000 Au ounces per year from an expanded underground operation. The role focuses on planning, safety, and production efficiency within a high-grade asset in a leading mining district.

The successful candidate will deliver weekly production schedules, supervise the planning and execution of drilling and blasting programs, and mentor the Production Engineering team while ensuring WHS compliance and

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering.
• Completed Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in mining engineering.
• Deswik competency.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing contractors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain weekly production schedules and chair production meetings.
• Develop safe and efficient production designs for drilling, charging, and remote bogging.
• Complete stope reconciliations and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Maintain drill and blast standards, templates and documentation.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting; oversee contractor performance.
• Lead and develop the Production Engineering team and mentor engineers.

Job description

Job Category: Mining, Resources and Energy

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.

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Function:

• Support the Planning Team in delivering weekly schedules aligned with 3MS and Budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Mining Contractor, to execute daily and weekly plans, ensuring safe work practices and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain company procedures, standards, and templates.
• Deliver safe and efficient production plans (drilling, charging, remote bogging).
• Conduct stope reconciliations, monitor performance, and implement improvements.
• Assist the Projects Team with infrastructure projects and preparation of work instructions.
• Provide regular updates to the Underground Manager on production issues, actions, and progress.
• Support the Underground Manager with technical tasks, statutory appointments, and provide coverage when required.
• Assist the Statutory Ventilation Officer with surveys, monitoring, and compliance.
• Undertake underground inspections, audits, and critical control verifications, driving compliance within the Production Team.
• Coordinate short-term/daily activities with contractors and technical staff.
• Validate sections of contractor claims.
• Ensure compliance with WHS (Mining) 2022 requirements.
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work.
• Manage and support minor contracts (e.g., raisebore, underground civil works).
• Mentor and develop Production Engineers and Graduate Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and implement weekly schedules, including chairing production meetings.
• Develop safe and efficient production designs (drilling, charging, remote bogging).
• Complete stope reconciliations and follow through on improvement actions
• Maintain drill and blast standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Prepare extraction notes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Oversee contractor performance (e.g., raisebore, boxholes, hole surveys).
• Support ventilation planning and survey activities.
• Drive production projects focused on optimisation and cost reduction.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Production Engineering team.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering
• Completed the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate
• 5+ Years of professional experience in mining engineering
• Deswik competency
• Production Experience
• Managing and developing teams
• Managing contractors
• Well-developed communication and literacy skills
• Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills
• Business acumen gained within an operational mining environment
• Full knowledge of Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations
• Outstanding analytical skills
• WA based with experience of local area
• Highly skilled written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and presentation skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines

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.