Controls Mining -Engineer

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

87d • Onsite

About The Position

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with over 35 years of experience. The Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is the largest on the East Coast. This role reports to the Projects Construction Manager and is responsible for scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks, including analysis and reporting. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) will develop and update a master schedule, verify contractor schedules, and review baseline schedules using Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.
• Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules.
• Must be 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.
• Must be 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.
• Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have 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
• 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.
• 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
• Monthly 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