Senior Mining Engineer

OceanaGold Haile • Kershaw, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OceanaGold is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames for pit design, and drill & blast patterns, utilizing advanced mine engineering practices. The role ensures the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment. This position will provide support and leadership to the Technical Services team, focusing on zero harm to people and the environment, professional development, and achieving site business plan objectives. The engineer will manage the production of precise mine and dump plans, maintain the design database, collaborate with operations, improve mining software utilization, and ensure optimal ore recovery and dilution minimization. The role also emphasizes decision quality, innovation, trust, action orientation, planning, accountability, talent development, and effective communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accredited university.
• 5 years minimum, 8+ years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to health, safety, environmental and community (MSHA or HSEC) standards.
• Complies with all site safety requirements, procedures, and mandatory training.
• Actively promotes a positive safety culture and visible safety practices.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

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
• 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