Maintenance Planner

Job Category:
Mining, Resources and Energy

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 70-80% 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.

This position is responsible for contributing to the achievement of operational and strategic targets through the provision of a comprehensive maintenance planning service that ensures the integrity of plant & equipment. This position is a full-time site-based role on an 8 and 6 roster.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Enhance the capability of the company to consistently achieve production targets in alignment with legislative requirements by diligently applying and imparting knowledge & skills to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Achieve optimal serviceability of plant & equipment by designing and following appropriate systems that monitor the condition of assets to ensure reliable operation in the most economical manner.
• Develop detailed maintenance plans for fixed plant assets including crushing, grinding, CIL, Thickening, Tailings, and associated NPI.
• Achieve operational and strategic objectives of the business by developing appropriate schedules of work & activities and plans using designated maintenance management systems to ensure reliable & serviceability of plant & equipment.
• Enhance departmental capability to achieve targets by developing effective working relationships with key operations and maintenance personnel to better understand and plan for required work, budget needs and labour requirements.
• Secure the integrity of maintenance plans by developing strong networks with Purchasing and Supply personnel to ensure the timely availability of parts and equipment as planned.
• Ensure planned shutdowns are delivered in accordance with approved plans through the application of technical knowledge, skills, and experience to develop robust, clearly defined schedules achievable within budgeted time frames.
• Ensure sustainable and compliant operations by maintaining statutory registers and logbooks for registerable plant and equipment ensuring records are accurate, current, and auditable.

Key Skills/Qualifications/

Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to safe systems of work and risk-based planning
• Minimum 5 years experience in mining operations with understanding of processing technologies and equipment
• Proven experience in maintenance planning within a fixed plant processing environment (gold processing preferred)
• Demonstrated level of in relevant software applications including Microsoft Office suite and Maintenance Management System
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project or similar) and Maintenance Management Systems
• Strong working knowledge of PRONTO Xi or similar CMMS

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 legacy of improved outcomes in the communities in which we operate.