Mining Engineer (Open Pit)

OceanaGold; Macraes; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role in Otago

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Healthcare & life insurance

Long service recognition

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Study assistance

Transport to work provided

Discounts on retail and services

Dynamic, values-driven workplace

Job summary

OceanaGold seeks a Mining Engineer to join the Macraes operation in Otago, New Zealand. You will provide professional mining engineering services for the open pit, developing designs, stage plans, and schedules to meet budget and production targets.

Responsibilities include blast design, drill pattern planning, dewatering strategies, and coordinating daily planning meetings. A relevant university degree and at least two years of open pit experience are required, with a valid NZ driver's licence

Qualifications

• University degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in open pit or underground mining.
• Valid driver's licence; ability to operate manual vehicles preferred.
• Experience with CAD and mine planning software.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute designs for safe, efficient material extraction.
• Create stage designs meeting budget and operating requirements.
• Design blast plans and drill patterns to optimise sequence and fragmentation.
• Develop dewatering strategies and weekly production schedules.
• Lead daily planning meetings and provide monthly forecasts.
• Support pit wall stability monitoring and safety compliance.

Skills

Mining engineering knowledge

Open pit mining experience

CAD software

Mine planning software

Budgeting and scheduling

Education

University degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MineSight/MinePlan

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines - Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values-Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

Join our Macraes operation and live a work in Otago, New Zealand, with its stunning scenery and outdoors lifestyle! There are few residential mines in the world in such an amazing location. Our Open Pit Tecchnical Services team are hiring an additional Mining Engineer as we continue to grow production. The role provides professional mining engineering services to the open cut operation at Macraes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Produce and distribute engineering designs for the safe and efficient extraction of material.
• Create stage designs that meet the budget and operational requirements.
• Make design modifications to pits, dumps, and roads that will improve cashflow and operational efficiency as required.
• Design blast masters to optimise mining sequence.
• Design drill patterns to meet operational needs and optimise fragmentation.
• Assess pit, dump, and road design options and costs, and prepare set out plans for construction as required.
• Design waste rock stacks and rehabilitation that meet or exceed best practice guidelines.
• Develop dewatering strategies for existing and new projects.
• Produce achievable weekly production schedules in line with the monthly forecast.
• Lead the daily planning meeting to coordinate efficient execution of production schedules.
• Produce a monthly forecast that considers current operational conditions and budget requirements.
• Evaluate and advise on the most efficient haulage routes.
• Monitor and report on schedule variances to inform planning assumptions.
• Assist Geotechnical Engineer with pit wall and ground stability monitoring and reporting as required.
• Comply with all safety requirements and observe all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mining Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• B-Grade Quarry Manager's CoC, or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Two years' experience working in open pit mining or underground mining.
• Experience using CAD software in a production environment.
• High degree of computer literacy, including experience in mine planning software. Experience with MineSight/MinePlan products an advantage.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
  

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success.

**Applications close 17 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.**

**PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**