Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC (KGM) is a subsidiary of Allied Gold Corp, a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with mining operations in multiple countries including Ethiopia, Mali, and Côte d'Ivoire. KGM holds a Large-Scale Gold Mining License and three contiguous Exploration Licenses for its Ethiopian project. These licenses are located in western Ethiopia, approximately 750 km from Addis Ababa and about 90 km northwest of Assosa, in the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State. KGM is currently engaged in both mine development and exploration activities at the site. 

JOB TITLE: SENIOR GEOLOGIST

Duties & Responsibilities:

KGM is searching for a Senior Geologist with a minimum of 8 years of experience in production geology support and services as designated by the Superintendent Geology, who’s duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning: 

• Developing the capabilities of ore extraction activities including- 

• Perform instructions from Corporate Data Base and QAQC Manager to ensure the safe, timely, and effective execution of daily production targets according to A-Gold standards. 

• Ensure validity, quality and consistency of all activities and all data including the reporting preparation/transmission. 

• Ensure QAQC samples are in place and maintained in a clear and timely manner for samples submission according to the standards schedule. 

• Technical: 

• Developing and maintaining standards for the Mine Geology Department, through on-the-job supervision, coaching and mentoring.  

• Ensuring data manipulations are carried out as per standard procedures. 

• Supervising all data entries and manipulation and validation with staff.  

• Maintaining day to day liaison with Laboratory Analysts. 

• Supervising the Production Geologists and Rompad teams. 

• Ensuring proper transmission of all data to Senior Mine geologist and complete all reports. 

• Develop own knowledge and abilities. 

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices. 

• Liaise with other and carry out assigned responsibilities and tasks in pursuit of quality, cost, and achievement of production targets

Working Conditions

• Work involves a camp-based role at the Kurmuk Gold Mine site with a set work schedule on a 6/2 work rotation.

• Work consists of a high degree of social interaction with employees in person.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in these areas

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.

• Progressive experience as a production or ore control geologist, preferably open pit at remote sites in Africa (8+ years preferred)

• Mining software experience

• Experience in a broad range of mineral deposits is considered an asset

• Be in possession of an international driver’s licence.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to adapt and change with a growing company, including integration of new projects and operations.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

• Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

• Coaches, mentors, and guides development of employees.

• High level of integrity and dependability.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.

Required Skills

• An unwavering commitment to workplace safety. 

• Ability to respond quickly to business needs and being flexible.

• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embracing multiple cultures, accepting different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic.

• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective.

• Geoscience

• Earthworks

• Site Investigation

• Drilling Rigs

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfil the above requirements are invited to send their application, CV and credentials within seven (7) consecutive days from the date of this announcement to the company‘s e-mail address: kurmuk.hr@alliedgold.com 

Note: - Do not forget to write the position you are applying for in the subject line!

Deadline for Application: May 7th 2025.