Engineer- Mining (Short Range Planner)
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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 SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
