Introduction Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) is a high-grade gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has an estimated 10 year mine life forecast to produce ~150,000 Au ounces in FY26. Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration potential expected to grow the current high-grade resource. The Bellevue Gold Mine 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 has the ambitious goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the Bellevue Gold Project by 2026. This will be underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, with a forecast ~80% renewable energy penetration rate. Bellevue Gold’s vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that creates value for shareholders, benefits local communities, and fosters a thriving workplace. The company is committed to building a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder returns, positive ESG outcomes. We seek to foster an energetic and collaborative work culture that attracts and retains exceptional employees. Description The focus of this role is to design and establish suitable parameters for pouring paste, whilst ensuring efficiency and strength requirements are met. Your main duties and responsibilities will include: Liaise with Planners, Paste Plant Operators, and Underground Paste crews to ensure the delivery of Paste fill to the underground workings as per the mine schedule. Conducts regular processing and underground visits to maintain quality control of backfill, stope prep, fill walls, and piping. Provide engineering solutions to the paste fill to have standard quality and efficient delivery of paste to the underground stopes. Develop, maintain & improve necessary systems and processes for the safe delivery of paste fill from the surface to the underground mine. Monitors delivered paste fill into the stopes are of correct engineering specification. Establish and maintain daily, monthly, and yearly records of actual paste fill pours comparing actuals to the monthly plan and budget. Assist in meeting production forecasts and budgets. Provides and establish weekly, monthly, and yearly backfill reports. Provide up to date engineered drawings and procedures required for underground distribution system and fill wall construction. Design and procurement of paste infrastructure for the backbone paste reticulation network (diverter valves, friction loops, sensors etc). Designs and updates pressure flow models to indicate operating pressures and ensure safe operation. Leading, mentoring, performance management and providing individual development plans for the Backfill Engineering Team. Supporting the Production Team providing guidance for weekly scheduling priorities and pastefill requirements. Create a culture of continuous improvement, by proactively raising business improvement opportunities to improve safety, productivity, costs or ESG outcomes. Assist in other mine project work where require. Skills And Experiences Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience: A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering Experience with pastefill Must have professional experience in mining engineering Deswik competency Project/infrastructure experience Well-developed communication and literacy skills Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills Outstanding analytical skills 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.
