Process Plant Supervisor

Asante Gold Corporation is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production.

All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba, and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana's Golden Triangle. Asante is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. We co-listed our shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange to allow a whole new group of Ghanaian investors the opportunity to invest in the growth of their own local gold mining industry.

Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Our experienced team members are our most precious asset, having discovered, explored and developed more than 24Moz of gold resources and reserves in Ghana; and having managed Ghana's largest underground mine.

About This Role

This role will oversee and coordinate shift operations at the AGBL Process Plant, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent production in line with Asante Gold standards. The role focuses on adherence to operating parameters, effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement to optimize metallurgical performance and control operating costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for all plant personnel on shift, including control room operators and maintenance support teams.
• Conduct pre‑shift briefings covering safety updates, production targets, equipment status, and operational priorities.
• Ensure smooth and accurate shift handovers through clear written and verbal reporting.
• Monitor and optimize operational performance across all plant circuits, including Crushing, Grinding, CIL, Regrind Mill, Flotation, CIP, Elution, Thickeners, Water Services, and TSF.
• Maintain plant operating parameters within specification for throughput, recovery, reagent dosing, and metallurgical stability; implement timely process adjustments as required.
• Guide operators in proactive decision‑making using SCADA, PI System trends, alarms, and metallurgical instructions.
• Ensure accurate and timely logging of downtime events, operational deviations, and equipment stoppages.
• Maintain stable and efficient operation of grinding, classification, leaching, and tailings systems to achieve daily gold production targets.
• Identify and escalate abnormal reagent consumption, equipment inefficiencies, or process deviations.
• Respond promptly to alarms and operational abnormalities from SCADA and other monitoring systems.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of critical plant assets, including pumps, mills, motors, blowers, valves, tanks, and pipelines.
• Liaise daily with TSF and Water Services teams regarding return water quality, turbidity, pond levels, and decant pond management.
• Identify and report process‑related issues affecting TSF deposition, such as thickener performance, slurry density, or spigot blockages.
• Support effective water balance management to prevent operational disruptions and ensure continuous plant availability.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor or authorized delegate

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrated mastery of gold processing technologies, including advanced metallurgical principles and modern plant operating practices.
• Relevant Mincom Certification.
• Minimum of six (6) years working experience in metalliferous mining, including a minimum of 4 years in gold processing operations.
• 3–5 years' proven experience supervising large, diverse operational teams.
• Strong background in process plant operations, specifically in Crushing, SAG/Ball Mill Grinding, Leach/CIL/CIP, Elution, Reagents, and TSF operations.
• Advanced knowledge of mineral processing principles, metallurgical practices, and industry standards.
• Strong technical understanding of processing plant equipment and operational systems.
• Advanced proficiency in SCADA systems for monitoring and control of plant operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing operational team.
• Strong capability to motivate and engage team members to achieve production and performance targets.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and resolving workplace conflicts in a fair and constructive manner.
• Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
• Advanced computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.
• Strong information monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Competent to handle multiple tasks to achieve the required result.