BIOX Specialist – Fixed Term (2 years)

About the role

The BIOX Specialist reports to the STP Processing Superintendent and is responsible for maintaining world‑class performance of the BIOX plant. The role works closely with operational and technical metallurgy teams to optimise bacterial activity, drive improvement projects and resolve troubleshooting issues across the BIOX and Sulphide Treatment Plant (STP).

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and company policies.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to processing and metallurgical teams, prioritising resources and communicating targets.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budgeting, monitor costs and identify cost‑effective solutions for consumables.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, drive continuous improvement and plant optimisation initiatives.
• Maintain and update plant procedures, safety documentation and incident reporting.
• Develop personnel through structured training matrices and promote a culture of safety and professional growth.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or MSc in Metallurgy, Process Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of metallurgical or processing experience in gold mining, including BIOX operations.
• Strong English communication skills; French is an asset.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural, FIFO environments, preferably in West Africa.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• BIOX plant operation and optimisation.
• Metallurgical process engineering.
• Budgeting and cost control for processing plants.
• Safety management and HSE compliance.