Project Design Engineer

OceanaGold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

401K

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OceanaGold's Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina seeks a Project Metallurgist to optimize ore processing, increase gold recovery, and support plant improvement projects. This role serves as the technical representative for design and implementation, ensuring practical, safe solutions aligned with operations.

The candidate will review deliverables, coordinate interfaces, manage design changes, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and contractors to deliver projects on schedule while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in ore processing operations, plant design, construction, commissioning, or operational readiness.
• Experience with paste backfill systems preferred.
• Experience reviewing structural, mechanical, or electrical designs preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent the site’s technical interests during project design and execution.
• Work with engineering contractors and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for quality and safety.
• Coordinate technical interfaces and resolve design issues.
• Ensure brownfield integration and plant constraints are incorporated.
• Support field verification and site condition incorporation into solutions.
• Participate in HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support for procurement, vendor evaluations, and equipment selection.
• Manage deviations, design changes, and change control processes.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance, and project teams for alignment.
• Support construction, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement in processing.

Skills

Metallurgy

Mineral Processing

Chemical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Paste Backfill

Project Management

Process Design

Data Analysis

Safety Culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Related discipline in mineral processing/engineering

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

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!

Project Metallurgist plays akey role in optimizing ore processing performance, increasing gold recovery and throughput, and supporting the successful delivery of plant improvement projects. This position serves as the technical representative for project design and implementation, ensuring engineering solutions are practical, safe, and aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the site’s technical interests during project design andexecution.
• Work closely with engineering contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders to support projectdelivery.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables for quality, compliance, and operational suitability.
• Coordinate technical interfaces and resolve design and implementation issues.
• Ensure brownfield integration requirements and operating plant constraints are incorporated into projectdesigns.
• Support field verification activities and incorporate site conditions into engineering solutions.
• Participate in HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and design risk assessments.
• Provide technical support for procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and equipmentselection.
• Manage technical deviations, design modifications, and change controlprocesses.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure alignment throughout projectexecution.
• Support construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and project handoveractivities.
• Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement in processing performance and projectexecution.

Qualifications

Education &Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or arelated discipline.
• Minimum three ( 3 ) years of experience in ore processing operations, process plant design, construction, commissioning, or operational readiness.
• Experience with paste backfill systemspreferred.
• Experience reviewing structural, mechanical, or electrical designspreferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements andstandards.
• Knowledge of mineral processing systems including comminution, flotation, CIL/CIP, carbon handling, refining, cyanide destruction, filtration, and pastebackfill.
• Familiarity with contractor management and site-based projectexecution.
• Knowledge of plant process control systems and advanced process controltechniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, visualization, and technical documentation.

Skills &Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate technical risks and define project successcriteria.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverseaudiences.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus and work effectively across multidisciplinary and contractorteams.
• Demonstrates and promotes astrong safetyculture.
• Acts with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Builds positive and productive working relationships.
• Encourages collaboration, ownership, and employee empowerment.
• Demonstrates urgency and commitment to resolving operational and projectchallenges.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and business performance.
• Thinks strategically and acts in the best interest of thebusiness.

Additional Information

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 SC, 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.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED