Gatesource HR is looking for a Gold Project Manager to lead the rehabilitation and redevelopment of an underground gold operation.
This is a technically demanding, high-risk role involving the restart and upgrade of legacy underground infrastructure while maintaining strict safety and operational continuity. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in deep underground gold mines, complex dewatering environments, and the stabilization and modernization of aging workings.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning and execution of an underground mine rehabilitation and redevelopment program.
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Oversee the safe re-entry, stabilization, and upgrade of historic underground workings and infrastructure.
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Manage underground operations at depths exceeding 100 meters, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
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Direct groundwater ingress mitigation strategies, including the design and operation of complex dewatering and pumping systems.
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Coordinate upgrades to ventilation, electrical power, and underground safety systems while minimizing disruption to production schedules.
Requirements
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Documented operational and project leadership experience in underground gold mining, at depths of 100 meters or greater.
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Proven expertise managing groundwater ingress and high-volume underground dewatering systems.
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Direct experience rehabilitating old underground mine workings, including legacy shafts, declines, and infrastructure.
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Strong technical background in rock stabilization, including, shotcrete support, rock bolting installation round control planning
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Demonstrated ability to upgrade ventilation, power, and safety systems in active underground environments without halting operations.
