Underground Mining Engineer — Elevate Safety & Productivity

OceanaGold Corporation; Kasibu; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and food provided on the

Health Insurance

Travel provided to and from work

EAP

Valued and respected working enviro n

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation’s Didipio mine on Luzon Island, Philippines, seeks an experienced Mining Engineer to ensure underground mining activities align with life-of-mine plans while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role involves supporting short-term planning, drill and blast, ventilation, and backfill, plus review of mine designs and schedules. You will monitor performance, collaborate with teams, and drive improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Registered Mining Engineer.
• Current Driver's Licence, Radio Operator's Licence, and Ventilation Engineer Registration.
• Minimum 2 years' underground mining experience.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, drill and blast, ventilation, mine development, and load and haul.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in mine design software and Microsoft Office.
• Safety-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support underground mining operations across short-term planning, short interval control, drill and blast, ventilation, backfill, load and haul, development, and dispatch.
• Assist with the development and execution of mine plans to achieve production and development targets.
• Monitor operational performance and provide technical recommendations to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare and review mine designs, schedules, and engineering reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Identify, assess, and manage workplace risks while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Conduct regular field inspections and verify critical controls are in place and effective.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to optimise mining activities and achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and cost performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Registered Mining Engineer

Driver's Licence (and related licenses)

Tools

Mine design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation’s Didipio mine on Luzon Island, Philippines, seeks an experienced Mining Engineer to ensure underground mining activities align with life-of-mine plans while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role involves supporting short-term planning, drill and blast, ventilation, and backfill, plus review of mine designs and schedules. You will monitor performance, collaborate with teams, and drive improvements in productivity and cost efficiency.