Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Foreman – Operations

Location/Duty Station: Benishangul Gumuz, Asosa Zone, Kurmuk Woreda Project Site Roster: Fly-In/Fly-Out (6 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off) Company: Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC (6KGM), a subsidiary of Allied Gold Corp Employment Type: Full-Time | Site-Based The Role. The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Foreman – Operations leads the safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day operations of the KGM plant’s tailings facility. The role focuses on tailings deposition, water management, pipeline maintenance, and strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities Tailings Deposition & Water Management: Supervise the operation of slurry pipelines, , return water pumps, and decant systems to ensure proper tailings beach management and water containment. Facility Inspections: Conduct routine physical inspections of dam embankments, beaches, seepage controls, and pipeline conditions to monitor structural integrity and prevent leaks. Safety & Compliance: Enforce rigorous HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and ensure operations align with tailings management guidelines. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and train TSF operators, including shift scheduling, task delegation, and performance tracking. Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with mechanical and maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability, handle breakdowns, and manage routine repairs. Reporting: Document daily operational progress, complete safety checklists, and prepare reports for the Tailings or Plant Superintendent. Safety Ensure a safe work environment Conduct safety inspections and all other safety activities recommended by KGM/Allied Report all non-conformances and rising issues. Report incidents. Respond to incidents and prevent accidents Operate the TSF as per design intent. Implement the Operation Maintenance and Surveillance Manual (OMSM). Productivity Plan and organize work Develop and implement weekly deposition plan to achieve smooth deposition, design beach slope and maintain minimum vertical freeboard required. Oversee all daily operations of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) in accordance with the current disposal plan. Maintain direct operational liaison with the Process team to ensure the continuous flow of tailings from the plant to the TSF. Coordinate the activities of the TFOs and pump/valve operators in the field, ensuring continuous shift coverage. Supervise the opening and closing of spigots according to the deposition plan and the location of the supernatant pond. Coordinate with the Process team the start-up, shutdown, and flow adjustments of the tailings and decant return pumps. Perform basic maintenance and immediately report any malfunctions on the spigots, valves, and piping. Ensure that all spigot operations are logged and communicated to the incoming shift during shift changes. Monitor daily the location, size, and level of the supernatant pond and immediately report any deviation from the defined operational thresholds. Adjust the position of the decant floating pump according to the pond’s movement. Ensure a minimum safety distance between the pond and the embankments, in accordance with TSF procedures. Regularly check the quality of the return water (clarity, turbidity) before it is returned to the process circuit. Track the volumes of water pumped (return from supernatant pond, raw water) and ensure consistency with the TSF water balance. Collaborate with the laboratory and the process team for the periodic quality control of the return water and tailings. Achieve production targets Minimise cost and wastage. Compliance Comply with relevant legislation and mining regulations Comply with company standards and mine plans Team Development Solve problems to achieve results Identify development needs Finance & Commercial: Adhere to cost optimization plans and initiatives. Leadership / management: Create a culture and environment of performance to achieve business objectives. Lead collaborative teamwork and encourage individual contribution. Maintain fairness and objectivity in difficult people decisions. Provide direction and continuous guidance to ensure focused outcomes, behavior, and team contributions. Provide continuous and open feedback on the performance of teams and individual team members. Demonstrate agility and tenacity in setbacks when leading the team through times of challenge Demonstrate effective communication with individuals and teams. People: Create an environment where people can focus on the task at hand and remove obstacles Develop employees continuously to improve their competence and understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of the business Health and Safety: Model behavior that is consistent with the Allied Safety Vision and Values Establish a culture of safety for subordinates and ensure that work processes are free from safety and health hazards and that subordinates are properly trained to ensure safety in every workplace Identify and interpret safety risks and resolve emerging issues and ensure that appropriate focus and resources are available to achieve safety objectives Develop and maintain processes to provide a safe workplace to all employees and external service providers undertaking work within your area of accountability. Compliance and Business Improvement: Ensure compliance with legislative and company policy and procedures Conduct and control risk assessments and respond appropriately to outcomes Drive and encourage continuous improvement initiatives. About You Qualifications Education Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering, Mining, or a related technical discipline Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination Experience 3–5 years of direct operational and maintenance experience in mining environments, specifically in TSF management or large-scale processing plants Knowledge MRM principles, systems, technologies, and trends Project Management Contract Management Financial and cost management Skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site layouts, and TSF design documentation Written and spoken English and Amharic Able to work within tight timelines, maintaining accuracy and efficiency of assigned tasks Other Requirement Strong communicator that can build relationships with people Ability to collaborate with many different teams Compassionate Assertive Strategic thinker Ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment Method of Application Interested applicants who meet the above criteria are invited to send their CV, application letter, and relevant credentials within 10 (Ten) consecutive days of this announcement to: [email protected] Subject Line: Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Foreman - Operations Deadline for Application: July 13, 2026 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted