Underground Mine Geologist & Team Lead

Bellevue Gold Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. This role seeks to understand the geological properties of the Bellevue mine and provide effective geological information, interpretation and advice while leading the underground geologists.

The position is full-time, working 12 hours per day on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster at the Bellevue Project near Leinster WA.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in geology
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• Completed the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate
• Understanding of general mining operations
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Gold experience highly desirable
• Well-developed communication and literacy skills
• Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills
• Proficient in technical writing, reporting and communicating of technical data to the relevant Government authorities and investors/shareholders as required
• Demonstrated leadership skills; inclusive of training and retention of technical and field staff and consultant

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and safety leadership to the geological team (geologists, field assistants, consultants and contractors)
• Drive ongoing development of mine geological models and interpretations to enable efficient recovery of the ore body
• Governance of mine production and reconciliation systems
• Governance of geological data collection through drilling and mapping systems
• Assist in Grade Control estimation processes
• Identify business improvement opportunities to add value to Bellevue Gold Operations
• Coaching/mentoring of junior geologists and technician team
• Supervise the monitoring of QA/QC procedures, lab reporting and maintenance of project datasets to an acceptable standard
• Engage key stakeholders in underground and open pit operations to ensure operational excellence
• Contractor management of underground drill company, ensuring delivery of business requirements and the safe production
• Prepare and present regular reports documenting mine production, reconciliation performance, and drill results
• Identify growth opportunities and design drill programs for execution

Skills

Geology expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in geology

Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. This role seeks to understand the geological properties of the Bellevue mine and provide effective geological information, interpretation and advice while leading the underground geologists.

The position is full-time, working 12 hours per day on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster at the Bellevue Project near Leinster WA.