Underground Mining Engineer – Residential Waihi Role

OceanaGold Corporation; Waihi; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

Career development

Competitive salary + incentives

8/6 roster, dayshift

Free Southern Cross Healthcare

Free Gym Membership

BP Fuel card discount

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Respectful working environment

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for an Engineer – Mining at the Waihi Underground operation in New Zealand. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient production and development designs, short-term planning, ventilation, and interaction with historic workings.

You will apply sound engineering and continuous improvement to optimise safety, productivity and resource recovery. You will support operations with design execution, oversee explosives management, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Full and current driver licence (manual preferred)
• Minimum 2 years underground mining experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly and monthly mine plans ensuring safety and efficiency
• Design and optimise production and development plans
• Review geological models and intake of historic workings
• Lead underground explosives management, forecasting and inventory
• Prepare short-term planning schedules and two-week rolling plans
• Provide technical guidance to operations and ensure compliance with designs

Skills

Underground mining

Driver's license

2+ years experience

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for an Engineer – Mining at the Waihi Underground operation in New Zealand. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient production and development designs, short-term planning, ventilation, and interaction with historic workings.

You will apply sound engineering and continuous improvement to optimise safety, productivity and resource recovery. You will support operations with design execution, oversee explosives management, and ensure compliance