Senior Geologist - Exploration

OceanaGold Corporation; Didipio; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation onsite

Travel to site

Health Insurance

Living Our Values recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive working environment

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation seeks a Senior Geologist—Exploration for the Didipio mine in the Philippines. The role focuses on discovering, delineating and growing mineral resources, with duties spanning geological assessments, data analysis, and drilling plan development.

You will work under the Manager—Exploration (Philippines) and contribute to safe, sustainable exploration across OGC tenements. 10+ years in mineral exploration and strong GIS software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level geology degree or higher required.
• Registered Geologist (PRC) preferred.
• At least 10 years in mineral exploration and project development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological, geochemical, and geophysical assessments, studies and surveys.
• Collect and analyze data to generate exploration targets and pipeline.
• Evaluate targets and maintain up-to-date exploration pipeline.
• Develop drilling plans to maximize exploration effectiveness.
• Utilize GIS and databases to capture and monitor results.
• Liaise with government agencies and local communities.
• Ensure safety trainings and programs are followed.

Skills

Geology mapping

Data interpretation

Drilling planning

Geochemical sampling

ArcGIS

Micromine

Leapfrog

Core logging

Report writing

Driver's license

Education

B.S. Geology

Registered Geologist (PRC)

Tools

ArcGIS

Micromine

Leapfrog

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

OceanaGold is aglobal 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 aglobal 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 atrusted 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

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 themine.

OceanaGold is seeking asuitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Senior Geologist—Exploration:

To discover,delineateand grow mineralresources.

To implement exploration work programs within the various OGC tenements in asafe and sustainable manner

Toidentifyand generate exploration opportunities for potential business transactions.

This role reports to the Manager—Exploration (Philippines).

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Conductgeological,geochemical, and geophysicalassessments,studiesand surveys.
• Collect and analyzegeological, geochemical, and geophysical data togenerateexploration targets.
• Evaluate and rankexploration targets andmaintainup to date the exploration pipeline.
• Develop and implement drilling plans that maximizeexploration effectiveness andoperational efficiency.
• Utilizeand analyzethe exploration database and GIS software to capture andmonitorexploration data and information.
• Liaise with governmentagencyand local stakeholders/community
• Ensures direct reports are properlytrainedand systems are in place to ensuresafety.
• Activelyparticipatesand promotes company safety, health and environmental programs andactivities.

Qualifications

Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGoldWay

Educational Background:

B.S. Geologygraduate

Work Experience andBackground:

• Ten ( 10 )years’ experience in Mineral Exploration.
• Amenable to 2 ‑year fixed termcontract
• Relevant experience and understanding of Au-Cu porphyry and Au-Ag epithermaldeposits.
• Understanding of current ore depositmodels.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and managing drilling, geophysical, geochemical and reconnaissance exploration programs.
• Experienceingeological mapping and geochemical samplingmethodology, including analysis of data,interpretationand reportingofresults.
• Proficient in geological interpretation, geological and geotechnical core logging, datamanagementand target/projectgeneration
• Proficient in ArcGIS and MiningSoftwares(Micromine, Leapfrog)
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Registered Geologist (PRC)
• Professional Driver’sLicense

Skills/Training/Experienced Required:

• Field mapping, sampling,and corelogging.
• Proficient in M.S. Office and MicrosoftProject
• Must be physicallyfit and able to work in remoteconditions
• Professional Driver license holder, with experienced in 4 WD

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Accommodation and food provided onsite
• Travel provided to and fromwork
• Health Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected

Eligibility to Work:To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at thistime.

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [e-mail]