Superintendent – Tailings & Water

OceanaGold; Kasibu; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Accommodation and meals on site

Travel to and from site

Living Our Values recognition program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold seeks a Senior Tailings & Water Superintendent for the Didipio TSF on Luzon Island, Philippines. You will lead governance, risk, and compliance across operations, construction, monitoring, and water balance management, guiding a multidisciplinary team and overseeing contractor performance to meet regulatory and design standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to safe tailings management across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Metallurgical, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of tailings management, water management, mining operations, or civil earthworks.
• Proven leadership in TSF operations, embankment construction, risk management, and contractor management.
• Strong understanding of GISTM, OMS, TARP, and tailings management practices.
• Knowledge of tailings governance, dam surveillance, water balance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional Engineering registration or tailings/dam management training highly regarded.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead TSF governance, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Ensure safe tailings deposition, pond management, water balance control, and freeboard preservation.
• Manage dam surveillance, monitoring programs, and technical reporting.
• Oversee embankment lift construction, contractor management, and QA/QC activities.
• Drive operational readiness and risk management, especially during wet seasons.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and commercial obligations for tailings projects.
• Lead and develop tailings engineers, operational personnel, and construction coordinators.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Tailings governance

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Dam surveillance

Water management

Contractor management

GISTM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Metallurgical/Environmental Engineering

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

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.

About the Role

Reporting to the site leadership team, the Superintendent – Tailings & Water is responsible for the integrated management of the Didipio TSF across governance, operations, construction, monitoring, and water balance management. Leading a multidisciplinary team and oversee contractor performance to ensure tailings operations are conducted safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements, design intent, GISTM principles, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead TSF governance, risk management, and compliance activities.
• Ensure safe and compliant tailings deposition, pond management, water balance control, and freeboard preservation.
• Manage dam surveillance, monitoring programs, and technical reporting.
• Oversee annual embankment lift construction, contractor management, and QA/QC activities.
• Drive operational readiness and risk management, particularly during wet-season conditions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and commercial obligations for tailings-related projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tailings engineers, operational personnel, and construction coordinators.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Metallurgical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in tailings management, water management, mining operations, or civil earthworks
• Proven leadership experience in TSF operations, embankment construction, risk management, and contractor management
• Strong understanding of GISTM, OMS, TARP, and industry-leading tailings management practices
• Knowledge of tailings governance, dam surveillance, water balance management, and regulatory compliance
• Professional Engineering registration, tailings/dam management training, or postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Travel provided to and from work
• Health Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

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 this time.

YOU MATTER:

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED