Controls Engineer - Projects Mining

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer. The Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to be responsible for scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks. This role involves analyzing and reporting on project financials and schedules, developing and updating a master schedule, and verifying contractor schedules using Microsoft Project and other software. The Project Controls Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of projects within the mining operations.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.
• Competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules.
• Experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analysing manpower, equipment, and construction progress.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs and schedules.
• Experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor cost proposals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel.
• Ability to prepare reports for various purposes.
• Experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency in English language both verbal and written.
• Ability to enforce safety.
• Ability to identify hazards within the work area and act.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically.
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously when required.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan.
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities.
• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relation with others.
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment.
• Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software - Report writing, cost reporting and scheduling ability.
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• 5+ years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc.
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on mine sites.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects is preferred.
• Experience in mine process plants projects preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing.
• Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progress report.
• Update master schedule and various project schedules.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance.
• Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices.
• Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, and cost.
• Generate cash flow reports and graphs.
• Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and time impacts.
• Prepare estimates based on available information to establish project budgets.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change order requests.
• Promote safety health & environmental awareness cross all projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level