Project Manager (Gold / Rehabilitation / Underground) LATAM

Medellin, Colombia | Posted on 02/04/2026

Job Description

Gatesource HR is looking for aGold Project Manager to lead the rehabilitation and redevelopment of an underground gold operation.

This is a technically demanding, high-risk role involving the restart and upgrade of legacy underground infrastructure while maintaining strict safety and operational continuity. The successful candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience in deep underground gold mines, complex dewatering environments, and the stabilization and modernization of aging workings.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead rehabilitation and safeoperation of underground workings (>100m depth) while maintainingproduction continuity.
- Oversee ground control, rockstabilization, ventilation, power, and safety system upgrades.
- Manage dewatering systems andmitigate geotechnical, flooding, and operational risks.
- Enforce strict undergroundsafety standards and emergency preparedness.
- Translate mine strategy intosafe production plans that preserve life-of-mine value.
- Control operating andsustaining capital costs,



prioritizing safety-critical investments.
- Support expansion studies,mine planning, and feasibility evaluations.
- Ensure regulatory complianceand maintain robust risk management systems.
- Improve mine availabilitythrough standardized operating practices and disciplined execution.
- Leverage digital monitoringand performance data to enhance safety and productivity.

Requirements

Documented operational and project leadership experience in underground gold mining, at depths of 100 meters or greater.

Proven expertise managing groundwater ingress and high-volume underground dewatering systems.

Direct experience rehabilitating old underground mine workings, including legacy shafts, declines, and infrastructure.

Strong technical background in rock stabilization, including, shotcrete support, rock bolting installation round control planning

Demonstrated ability to upgrade ventilation, power, and safety systems in active underground environments without halting operations.

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📌 Project Manager (Gold / Rehabilitation / Underground) LATAM (Medellín)
🏢 GATESOURCE HR
📍 Medellín