Senior Metallurgist

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 exploration ongoing to expand the resource. The company has achieved net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the project and is seeking a Senior Metallurgist based in Perth on a permanent full-time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor key plant operating parameters, identify and resolve deviations promptly
• Lead daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical accounting and reporting for the Processing Department
• Analyse plant performance data against metallurgical, production and budget targets
• Define and implement continuous improvement initiatives with the Processing, Mining and Geology teams
• Contribute to short, medium and long-term planning for the Processing Department
• Provide technical leadership to the onsite laboratory and supervise, mentor and develop the metallurgical team
• Maintain safety and operational policies and procedures
• Lead or contribute to capital projects, including test work programs, plant trials and technical evaluations

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Completed the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate
• Valid WA C class driver's licence

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of metallurgical accounting and reporting
• Excellent data analysis skills and proactive improvement approach
• Excellent communication skills, able to coach team members
• Pronto experience desirable