Senior Engineer - Mining

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill & blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accredited university
• 5 years minimum, 8+ years preferred mining experience
• At least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in both office and operational mining environments.
• Ability to regularly access active mining and processing areas to support operational teams, conduct site visits, investigations, coaching, and workforce engagement activities.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and access elevated work areas as required.
• Ability to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• Deswik software skills are a plus

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, Cultivates Innovation, Instills Trust, Action Oriented, Plans and Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Develops Talent, Communicates Effectively.

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: Senior