Leading Hand - Site Services

About the role

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned high-grade Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia, with underground mining since late 2020 and a renewable energy power station supporting its net-zero target. This Leading Hand position covers site services, based in Perth, on a permanent full-time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the site, including water treatment plants, mining pit dewatering, bore fields and generators, surface dewatering, village infrastructure (kitchen and amenities) and the main administration complex.
• Help the company meet mining and production targets by interpreting and implementing plans, drawings and schedules and coordinating resources.
• Assist technicians in developing Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs).
• Implement maintenance strategies for equipment and non-processing infrastructure to minimise production disruption.
• Ensure contingency plans exist for external technical support and critical spares.
• Ensure statutory compliance and maintain budgeted maintenance targets through scheduled inspections, adjustments and timely repairs.
• Lead and mentor the team, and ensure compliance with OHS and environmental management systems, including toolbox meetings, investigations, training and audits.
• Report safety, environmental hazards, incidents, damage, breakdowns and potential stoppages to a supervisor.
• Handle administrative maintenance tasks such as requisitioning parts, processing maintenance orders and recording labour time.
• An on-call component as required.

Required profile

• Trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of trade experience on a mine site.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar role (desirable).
• Completed Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
• Current police clearance and a current "C" class Western Australian driver's licence.
• Immunisation against tetanus and hepatitis A and B, or willingness to obtain it.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of NPI maintenance and operations.
• Knowledge of statutory safety and environmental requirements for plant maintenance and classified plant.
• Proficiency in Pronto and MS Office.
• Solid awareness of maintenance management systems and practices in a processing environment.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and regulations.