Senior Engineer - Mining

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• 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 Operating Procedures. Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to Fatal Risks.
• Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at a high level and achieve their professional development goals. Mentor & train engineers providing guidance on best practices; Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and succession potential; Participation in succession planning exercise.
• Support the execution of site business plan. 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 and forecast. Maintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoff process. 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 planning process. Monitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets are achieved. Ensure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize mining dilution. Utilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade and tonnages.
• Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients: Decision Quality – Making