Underground Mining Engineer — Planning, Optimization & Safety

OceanaGold; Cagayan Valley; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on site

On-site meals/food provided

Health insurance

Travel to site

Job summary

OceanaGold's Didipio mine in the Philippines seeks an experienced Mining Engineer (Underground) to ensure life-of-mine activities align with plans while upholding safety and regulatory standards. The role involves supporting short-term planning, drill and blast, ventilation, and development, collaborating with operations to optimise production and cost performance.

Candidates should bring practical field experience, strong analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset in a demanding

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities in a field environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support underground mining operations across short-term planning, drill and blast, ventilation, and haulage.
• Assist in developing and executing mine plans to meet production targets.
• Monitor performance and provide technical recommendations to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare and review mine designs, schedules, and engineering reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards.
• Identify and manage workplace risks while promoting safety culture.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct field inspections and verify critical controls are in place.
• Collaborate with operations to optimise mining activities and business goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety and cost performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Registered Mining Engineer

Tools

Mine design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

OceanaGold's Didipio mine in the Philippines seeks an experienced Mining Engineer (Underground) to ensure life-of-mine activities align with plans while upholding safety and regulatory standards. The role involves supporting short-term planning, drill and blast, ventilation, and development, collaborating with operations to optimise production and cost performance.

Candidates should bring practical field experience, strong analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset in a demanding