Coordinator - Construction (3-year fixed term)

OceanaGold Corporation; Cagayan Valley; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Accommodation and food on site

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation is seeking a Coordinator - Construction for the Didipio operation in the Philippines. The role focuses on mentoring and monitoring construction teams, ensuring compliance with HSE policies, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The position requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of construction experience, with strong supervisory and planning skills. Underground experience is not required, but construction expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project construction experience.
• Expertise in SMP (structural, mechanical, piping).
• Prior construction supervisory experience.
• Experience with machine commissioning and testing with electrical aspects.
• Formal MS Project training desirable.
• Strong planning and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, health & environmental awareness to prevent injuries.
• Assist Construction Superintendent in identifying resources and coordinating capital works.
• Participate in schedule and estimate development for capital works.
• Contribute to design reviews focusing on constructability.
• Monitor site activities and report progress against schedules.
• Record progress, incidents, delays and milestones for reporting.
• Ensure housekeeping on site is maintained.
• Provide data for tracking schedule and cost reporting.
• Ensure contracts/purchase orders are in place before work.

Skills

Project construction experience

Supervisory experience

Machine commissioning knowledge

Electrical collaboration

Planning and prioritization

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Coordinator - Construction (3-year fixed term)

OceanaGold Corporation

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Job Description

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Coordinator - Construction (3-year fixed term), who will mentor and monitor construction work groups to ensure compliance with Didipio Operation’s HSE Policies and Procedures, coordinate site construction activities to minimize their effect on Operations, ensure construction activities are completed to scope, on time and within budget and ensure project reporting is carried out as per the requirements of the Construction Superintendent. This role will report to the Superintendent - Construction.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Promote safety health & environmental awareness in order to prevent injuries and/or damage
• Assist the Construction Superintendent in identifying resource skills and opportunities within the Construction team to execute tasks and act as the liaison with these resources to initiate and manage the Capital works being undertaken
• Participate in Schedule and Estimate development for Capital Works.
• Participate in the design review process, focusing on implementation and constructability issues
• Monitor site activities and report progress against approved schedules.
• Monitor site activities and report non-conformance issues through the project management team.
• Monitor site activities to identify and then implement possible efficiencies and gains to assist in project delivery
• Maintain daily records of works management, including incidents, progress, delays and the achievement of milestones. Ensure the Construction Superintendent is promptly informed of all relevant matters and developments associated with construction activities and site works management.
• Ensure that housekeeping around Construction works is maintained to a high standard
• Provide data for the tracking and reporting against schedule for all projects as per the requirements of the PM.
• Actively participates in works under area of control to ensure no impact on the critical path of the schedule.
• Provide data for the development and subsequent management of cost tracking of Construction Works as per direction of the PM.
• Ensure Contracts and/or Purchase Orders are in place and up to date with the correct approvals in place prior to work being undertaken.
• Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end‑users requirements.

Qualifications

• Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way
• 5+ years Project Construction experience
• Mechanical Engineering Degree (or similar relevant tertiary qualification)
• Expertise in SMP (structural, mechanical, piping) disciplines
  • Prior construction supervisory experience
  • Underground experience is not required, but construction experience is essential.
  • With Experience and knowledge on machine commissioning and testing in collaboration with electrical aspects.
• Formal training or Qualifications in MS Project desirable.
• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan.
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
• This role requires regular physical activity, occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds, and the ability to work in a mining environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity
• Must be amenable to 3-year fixed term

Additional Information

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Health Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

YOU MATTER

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Benefits

• Medical insurance