General Foreman – TSF Construction & External Roads Maintenance

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) acquired the Oko West gold project in northwest Guyana in July 2024. The General Foreman is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant execution of TSF construction activities (deforesting, grubbing and engineered fill) and the maintenance of external access roads. Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the role leads field teams and contractors and ensures work follows engineering and QA/QC requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Execute TSF construction in line with engineering schedules, following the sequence deforesting, grubbing, engineered fill, and monitor progress against timelines
• Maintain external access roads (Puruni Road and the new access road to site), coordinating grading, drainage and repairs, prioritizing by weather and traffic, and ensuring safe transport of personnel, fuel and equipment
• Lead supervisors, operators and contractors, optimising equipment use (dozers, graders, excavators, long-reach excavator, compactors, haul trucks) and hauling cycles
• Ensure TSF works meet engineering specs and QA/QC requirements, including surface approvals, material adequacy, compaction and density compliance, and coordinate with the QA/QC technician
• Promote a strong safety culture, enforce HSE policies, conduct field inspections, manage JSA/Take-5 and risks from traffic, heavy equipment and bush clearing in swampy areas
• Coordinate internal teams and contractors, support training and competency development, and communicate issues to the Mine Operations Superintendent

Required profile

• Degree in civil engineering, mining or a related field, or equivalent field experience
• At least 7-10 years' experience in a similar role: TSF construction, engineered fill or dam/earthworks, and road construction and maintenance in mining or remote environments
• Good understanding of QA/QC requirements such as compaction standards, density testing and moisture control
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing ground and weather

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position at the Oko Project site, 14 days on / 7 days off
• Transport, accommodation and meals provided on site
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance