Short-Range Mine Planning Engineer

OceanaGold; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

401K

Professional development

Safe and supportive environment

Employee assistance program

Job summary

OceanaGold's Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is seeking a Mine Engineer to join our Open Pit Planning Team. You will help plan, design, and optimize open pit operations, influencing daily and weekly safety, production, and cost outcomes.

Based in Haile, you will collaborate with operations, geology, and drill & blast, develop bench and dig plans, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement through data and field presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of open pit mine planning experience (planning + operations exposure strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with mine planning software (Deswik preferred, Vulcan or similar considered).
• Strong understanding of production environment, drill & blast, and material movement.
• Ability to balance technical planning with real-world operational constraints.
• Sharp analytical thinking with practical, actionable solutions.
• Confident communicator who can influence and align teams.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-range mine plans aligned with weekly, monthly and quarterly production targets.
• Partner closely with operations, geology, and drill & blast to optimize ore recovery and movement.
• Generate and reconcile end-of-month (EOM) production data and mining progress.
• Monitor and analyze plan compliance (daily, weekly, monthly) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create bench plans, dig plans, and dump designs to support safe and efficient operations.
• Track and report on high wall, dump, and production performance metrics.
• Provide clear and competent direction to operations teams to ensure plan execution.
• Drive continuous improvement through data, field presence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Open pit planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

OceanaGold is a global 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 a global 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 a trusted 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 a true impact!

Job Description

As a Mine Engineer joining our Open Pit Planning Team you will play a pivotal role in planning, designing, and optimizing our Open Pit operation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment that’s embedded in daily operations influencing daily and weekly outcomes that directly impact safety, production, and cost performance.

Location: Haile Gold Mine, South Carolina
Department: Technical Services
Reports to: Senior Engineer- Mining
Schedule: Monday through Friday |Approx. 6:00am to 3:00pm with Flex Friday
Position Type: Permanent Full- Time

• Develop and execute short-range mine plans aligned with weekly, monthly and quarterly production targets
• Partner closely with operations, geology, and drill & blast to optimize ore recovery and movement
• Generate and reconcile end-of-month (EOM) production data and mining progress
• Monitor and analyze plan compliance (daily, weekly, monthly) and identify improvement opportunities
• Create bench plans, dig plans, and dump designs to support safe and efficient operations
• Track and report on high wall, dump, and production performance metrics
• Provide clear and competent direction to operations teams to ensure plan execution
• Drive continuous improvement through data, field presence, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of open pit mine planning experience (planning + operations exposure strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with mine planning software (Deswikpreferred, Vulcan or similar considered)
• Strong understanding of production environment, drill & blast, and material movement
• Ability to balance technical planning with real-world operational constraints
• Sharp analytical thinking with practical, actionable solutions
• Confident communicator who can influence and align teams
• High attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

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

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believea variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.