Senior Mining Engineer

OceanaGold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Residential location near Charlotte,NC

Long service recognition

Training and professional development

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced professional to lead and support Technical Services planning for open-pit mining at our Haile operation and other sites. You will drive short- and long-range mine planning, design standardization, and calibration of drill and blast patterns to maximize ore recovery while maintaining safety and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in open-pit mining, and expertise with Deswik and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accredited university.
• 5 years minimum, 8+ years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years in open pit gold mining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support technical services planning groups for short and long-range mine design and drill/blast planning.
• Lead safe, timely execution of open-pit mining functions and compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and monitor daily/weekly/three-month mine and dump plans, maximizing efficiency within the long-range plan.
• Maintain design databases and standardize design processes; collaborate with mine operations for plan alignment.
• Improve use of mining software and explore new technical solutions to production planning.
• Monitor plans to ensure critical path targets are achieved and ore recovery is maximized.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

5 years minimum mining experience

Tools

Deswik software

Microsoft Office Suite

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).

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

Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill &blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

1 . Provide support &leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.

• Support department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard OperatingProcedures.
• Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to FatalRisks.

2 . Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at ahigh level and achieve their professional development goals.

• Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and successionpotential
• Participation in succession planningexercise

3 Support the execution of site businessplan.

• Manage the production of precise daily, weekly, and rolling three-month mine and dump plans, maximizing efficiency and productivity while adhering to the constraints of the current long-range plan andforecast.
• Maintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoffprocess.
• Collaborate with mine operations for any changes required to meet monthly mine and dump plan requirements.
• Improve the effective use of mining software and explore technical solutions/new products related to the production planningprocess.
• Monitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets areachieved.
• Ensure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize miningdilution.
• Utilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade andtonnages.

4 . Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients

• Decision Quality– Making timely and sound decisions that propel the organization forward.
• Cultivates Innovation– Pioneering new and improved ways for the organization to achievesuccess.
• Instills Trust– Building confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Action Oriented– Embracing new opportunities with asense of urgency, high energy, andenthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns– Strategically planning and prioritizing work to fulfill commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability– Holding oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops Talent– Nurturing the growth of individuals to align with both their career aspirations and the organization’s goals.
• Communicates Effectively– Crafting and delivering multi-mode communications that convey aclear understanding of the distinct needs of variousaudiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications /Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accrediteduniversity
• 5 years minimum, 8 + years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.

Safety

• Demonstrates commitment to health, safety, environmental and community (MSHA or HSEC)standards.
• Complies with all site safety requirements, procedures, and mandatorytraining.
• Actively promotes apositive safety culture and visible safetypractices.

Knowledge &Core Functional Competencies

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders.
• Deswik software skills are aplus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and operational mining environments.
• Ability to regularly access active mining and processing areas to support operational teams, conduct site visits, investigations, coaching, and workforce engagementactivities.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and access elevated work areas asrequired.
• Ability to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).

Licences/Tickets

• Valid driver’slicense.

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, 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)
  

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