Manager – Projects Surface Processing Infrastructure

OceanaGold Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + short-term and

Comprehensive benefits (health, vision

Residential location near Charlotte,NC

Long service recognition

Professional development

Job summary

OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina seeks an experienced Manager – Projects Surface Processing Infrastructure to lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of major surface processing infrastructure projects.

You will work with internal stakeholders, engineering and construction partners, contractors, suppliers, and operations to deliver infrastructure that supports Haile Gold Mine’s performance and life-of-mine objectives.

Qualifications

• : Must have engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
• : 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role delivering large projects
• : Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception through construction, commissioning and close-out
• : Strong experience in project risk management and mitigation
• : Experience with surface processing infrastructure project development and project controls
• : Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, timely, and effective delivery of the Paste Plant, Leach Circuit upgrade, and associated surface processing infrastructure projects.
• Develop and oversee Project Execution Plans with clear scope, milestones, deliverables and governance.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from feasibility through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, and internal project resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

People management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager – Projects Surface Processing Infrastructure

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).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!

Job Description

OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine is seeking an experienced Manager – Projects Surface Processing Infrastructure to lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of major surface processing infrastructure projects.
You will have the opportunity to influence major project outcomes while working alongside internal stakeholders, engineering and construction partners, contractors, suppliers, and operational teams to deliver infrastructure that supports Haile Gold Mine’s operational performance and life-of-mine objectives.

This is a 2 ‑year fixed-term position, providing an exciting opportunity to play akey leadership role in the delivery of the Paste Plant, Leach Circuit upgrade, and associated surface processing infrastructure at Haile GoldMine.
This position will be accountable for safely progressing projects from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, and transition into operations. The successful candidate will provide strong project leadership while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risk, and stakeholder requirements are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, timely, and effective delivery of the Paste Plant, Leach Circuit upgrade, and associated surface processing infrastructure projects.
• Develop and oversee Project Execution Plans, ensuring clear scope, milestones, deliverables, governance, and accountability.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, andclose-out.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, and internal projectresources.
• Maintain effective project controls covering schedule, cost, procurement, change management, risk, quality, and progressreporting.
• Oversee contractor selection, tendering, contract award, and contract management for assigned workpackages.
• Monitor project schedules, critical path activities, milestones, interfaces, and recoveryactions.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, commitments, and variancereporting.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities across safety, environmental, technical, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Review engineering designs and technical work packages to ensure they are fit for purpose, constructable, maintainable, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical, design interface, and constructability issues.
• Establish and maintain appropriate quality processes throughout design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, andhandover.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including handover planning, documentation, training requirements, commissioning support, and transition to operational ownership.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Asset President, project governance forums, operational teams, and key stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and support project team members while establishing clear expectations for contractors, consultants, and projectpartners.
• Promote acollaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, communication, continuous improvement, and successful projectdelivery.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or arelated discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15 + years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in asenior role delivering largeprojects.
• Previous management experience isrequired.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception through construction, commissioning, andclose-out.
• Experience working in both project start-up and operating environments.
• Strong experience in project risk management andmitigation.
• Experience with surface processing infrastructure project development and projectcontrols.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost management, procurement, contract management, quality, andrisk.
• Recognized formal project management qualifications will be highlyregarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues affecting projectdelivery.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• A hands‑on approach to managing people, contractors, andprojects.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoftproducts.
• Valid driver’slicense.

Safety &Environment
At Haile Gold Mine, safety is afundamental part of how we work. The successful candidate will demonstrate astrong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and community standards, comply with all site safety requirements and mandatory training, and actively promote apositive safetyculture.

The role requires the ability to work in both office and operational processing plant environments and regularly access active processing, infrastructure, and construction areas. The successful candidate must be able to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, access elevated work areas, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE

Additional Information

Why JoinUs?
This is an opportunity to take aleadership role in the delivery of significant surface processing infrastructure at Haile Gold Mine, working across engineering, construction, processing, maintenance, operations, and projectteams.

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains andsea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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]

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