Mining Geologist

About the role

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. It operates four mines – Haile (USA), Macraes and Waihi (New Zealand), and Didipio (Philippines) and employs roughly 5,400 staff and contractors. Guided by the values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork, the company aims to be a trusted partner and to create value through safe, responsible mining that delivers strong returns and supports sustainable development. Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America, with 84% of its employees living in the surrounding community. The Geologist - Mining role focuses on safely and efficiently collecting, interpreting, and generating geological information for ore control, working to minimize dilution and maximize the value of material sent to the process plant and long‑term stockpiles.

Responsibilities

• Geological mapping, core/chip logging, and field sampling.
• Competent in textural classification of rocks and taking structural measurements.
• Understand ore movement and dilution; be proactive in addressing operational needs.
• Maintain best practices related to material routing and misroute reporting.
• Interpret geological information and update/maintain a geological model for short‑range use.
• Use geological software including Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, and acQuire.
• Identify shortcomings in compliance processes, systems, and procedures.
• Develop ad hoc solutions to problems within an assigned unit or discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology.
• 1+ year of mining or exploration experience (preferred).
• Experience in logging, mapping, and interpreting geology related to ore‑forming processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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 engagement activities.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, and access elevated work areas as required.
• Ability to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lb) during the workday.

Skills

• Textural classification of rocks and structural measurement.
• Proficiency with geological software: Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, acQuire.
• Ore control and dilution management.
• Field sampling and geological mapping.
• Compliance process improvement and ad hoc problem solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k), and more.
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, NC, situated between the mountains and the sea.
• Long service recognition program.
• Living