Process Plant Head Gold Mine

The Process Plant Head is responsible for overseeing all processing plant operations at the gold mine. This vital leadership role ensures safe efficient and cost-effective gold recovery while maintaining strict compliance with company standards environmental regulations and best practices in gold processing.

The incumbent will lead day-to-day plant operations optimize metallurgical performance manage plant personnel and collaborate closely with the Mining Maintenance and HSE teams to consistently achieve production targets.

• Lead all core process plant operations including crushing grinding leaching (CIL/CIP) elution and gold recovery.
• Ensure the plant operates safely efficiently and in full compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Consistently deliver production targets (throughput recovery and unit cost) in line with overarching business objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to actively enhance gold recovery rates and plant performance.
• Monitor metallurgical performance metrics and implement real-time optimization strategies.
• Ensure effective reagent consumption management and strict operating cost control.

• Promote a proactive strong safety culture across the entire plant and ensure full compliance with HSE policies.
• Lead incident investigations when necessary and implement prompt corrective actions.
• Ensure strict environmental compliance across all processing operations specifically regarding tailings and water management.

• Lead mentor and develop the process plant team including supervisors engineers and operators.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability ownership and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and capability development programs for the local workforce.

• Work closely with the Maintenance team to ensure high plant availability and equipment reliability.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to safeguard operations.
• Minimize unscheduled downtime through highly effective planning and inter-departmental coordination.

• Seamlessly collaborate with Mining Geology Maintenance Supply Chain and HSE teams.
• Report plant performance data and key operational metrics clearly to senior management.
• Support external and internal audits regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Overall: Minimum 12–15 years of experience in gold processing operations.
• Leadership: At least 5–7 years in a senior leadership or managerial role within a process plant.
• Technical Focus: Deep hands-on experience in CIL/CIP gold processing plants is essential.
• Setting: Prior experience in remote site or FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) operations is highly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of gold extraction processes circuitry and plant optimization techniques.
• Solid experience in metallurgical accounting and performance monitoring.
• Strong familiarity with modern tailings management and environmental compliance frameworks.

• Proven capability to lead inspire and manage large diverse technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make high-stakes decisions under pressure.
• Results-driven mindset with a clear focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication reporting and stakeholder management skills.