Engineer Underground Projects

OceanaGold•Kershaw, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OceanaGold is seeking a Senior Engineer or Engineer to design and execute mine infrastructure projects for the underground expansion. This role involves overseeing construction engineering, ventilation, water management, electrical systems, and general projects within the Technical Services team to ensure continuous mine operation. The specific title will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

4-year degree in Mining Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, OR 10+ years of relevant practical experience in managing mining projects.
Required for Senior Engineer: 8+ years' relevant experience in managing complex mining projects.
Required for Engineer: 3-7 years' relevant experience in assisting or managing mining projects and participating in complex ones.
Experience in using CAD programs such as Deswik or Vulcan.
Experience in using scheduling software such as Deswik.Sched.
Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to climb 50’ vertical ladder sections unaided.
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing or supporting construction project management including writing AFEs.
Experience in managing or supporting ventilation and pumping projects.
Experience in managing or supporting ventilation audits and addressing issues with the creation execution plans.
Experience in managing or supporting electrical projects.
Experience in managing or supporting underground construction engineering and planning.
Preferred experience with Ventsim.
Preferred experience with Pumpsim.

Responsibilities

Determine requirements for pumping and storage facilities for mine fresh water and dewatering systems, including designs for pump stations and sumps, and generate a pumping model using Pumpsim.
Evaluate current and future mine electrical needs, determining specifications and locations for underground substations and associated infrastructure.
Evaluate current and future mine ventilation requirements using Ventsim, including ventilation surveys, modeling, fan sizing, and bulkhead/regulator designs.
Assist with paste pumping requirements and studies.
Develop a three-month rolling construction schedule for the mine construction crew using Deswik.Sched.
Create construction plan drawings for major and minor infrastructure works.
Perform necessary construction engineering tasks and designs for continued mine operation.
Write Approval for Expenditures (AFE) for capital projects such as infrastructure and equipment.
Collaborate and assist with Life of Mine Infrastructure requirements, designs, and planning.
Develop typical construction drawings for underground infrastructure like sumps, substations, and workshops.
Perform any other assigned tasks by the Underground Engineering Superintendent.