{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"77dfd71e7e7461e5371dbe12","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77dfd71e7e7461e5371dbe12","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77dfd71e7e7461e5371dbe12","title":"Senior Mining Engineer","description":"OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.\nOur people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).\nHaile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!\nJob Description\nEffectively 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.\n1 . Provide support &leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.\n\nSupport department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard OperatingProcedures.\nSupport site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to FatalRisks.\n\n2 . Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at ahigh level and achieve their professional development goals.\n\nEstablishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and successionpotential\nParticipation in succession planningexercise\n\n3 Support the execution of site businessplan.\n\nManage 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 andforecast.\nMaintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoffprocess.\nCollaborate with mine operations for any changes required to meet monthly mine and dump plan requirements.\nImprove the effective use of mining software and explore technical solutions/new products related to the production planningprocess.\nMonitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets areachieved.\nEnsure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize miningdilution.\nUtilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade andtonnages.\n\n4 . Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients\n\nDecision Quality– Making timely and sound decisions that propel the organization forward.\nCultivates Innovation– Pioneering new and improved ways for the organization to achievesuccess.\nInstills Trust– Building confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.\nAction Oriented– Embracing new opportunities with asense of urgency, high energy, andenthusiasm.\nPlans and Aligns– Strategically planning and prioritizing work to fulfill commitments aligned with organizational goals.\nEnsures Accountability– Holding oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.\nDevelops Talent– Nurturing the growth of individuals to align with both their career aspirations and the organization’s goals.\nCommunicates Effectively– Crafting and delivering multi-mode communications that convey aclear understanding of the distinct needs of variousaudiences.\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications /Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accrediteduniversity\n5 years minimum, 8 + years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.\n\nSafety\n\nDemonstrates commitment to health, safety, environmental and community (MSHA or HSEC)standards.\nComplies with all site safety requirements, procedures, and mandatorytraining.\nActively promotes apositive safety culture and visible safetypractices.\n\nKnowledge &Core Functional Competencies\n\nExcellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite.\nEffective time management and prioritization skills.\nAbility to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders.\nDeswik software skills are aplus\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nAbility to work in both office and operational mining environments.\nAbility to regularly access active mining and processing areas to support operational teams, conduct site visits, investigations, coaching, and workforce engagementactivities.\nAbility to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and access elevated work areas asrequired.\nAbility to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).\n\nLicences/Tickets\n\nValid driver’slicense.\n\nAdditional Information\nWHAT’S ONOFFER:\n\nCompetitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus\nComprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore\nGreat residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains andsea.\nLong service recognition\nLiving Our Values recognition program\nMonthly paid training available and professional development\nSupportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork\nAccess to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \n\nYOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat careers@oceanagold.com \nPLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED \n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Oceanagold","rawCompany":"oceanagold","city":"Eastern","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-03T04:16:53.304Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2151.00","title":"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers","slug":"mining-and-geological-engineers-including-mining-safety-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"}],"industries":[{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"},{"code":"212220","title":"Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining","slug":"gold-ore-and-silver-ore-mining"},{"code":"212230","title":"Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining","slug":"copper-nickel-lead-and-zinc-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Mining Engineer","description":"OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.\nOur people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).\nHaile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!\nJob Description\nEffectively 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.\n1 . Provide support &leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.\n\nSupport department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard OperatingProcedures.\nSupport site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to FatalRisks.\n\n2 . Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at ahigh level and achieve their professional development goals.\n\nEstablishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and successionpotential\nParticipation in succession planningexercise\n\n3 Support the execution of site businessplan.\n\nManage 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 andforecast.\nMaintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoffprocess.\nCollaborate with mine operations for any changes required to meet monthly mine and dump plan requirements.\nImprove the effective use of mining software and explore technical solutions/new products related to the production planningprocess.\nMonitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets areachieved.\nEnsure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize miningdilution.\nUtilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade andtonnages.\n\n4 . Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients\n\nDecision Quality– Making timely and sound decisions that propel the organization forward.\nCultivates Innovation– Pioneering new and improved ways for the organization to achievesuccess.\nInstills Trust– Building confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.\nAction Oriented– Embracing new opportunities with asense of urgency, high energy, andenthusiasm.\nPlans and Aligns– Strategically planning and prioritizing work to fulfill commitments aligned with organizational goals.\nEnsures Accountability– Holding oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.\nDevelops Talent– Nurturing the growth of individuals to align with both their career aspirations and the organization’s goals.\nCommunicates Effectively– Crafting and delivering multi-mode communications that convey aclear understanding of the distinct needs of variousaudiences.\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications /Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accrediteduniversity\n5 years minimum, 8 + years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.\n\nSafety\n\nDemonstrates commitment to health, safety, environmental and community (MSHA or HSEC)standards.\nComplies with all site safety requirements, procedures, and mandatorytraining.\nActively promotes apositive safety culture and visible safetypractices.\n\nKnowledge &Core Functional Competencies\n\nExcellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite.\nEffective time management and prioritization skills.\nAbility to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders.\nDeswik software skills are aplus\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nAbility to work in both office and operational mining environments.\nAbility to regularly access active mining and processing areas to support operational teams, conduct site visits, investigations, coaching, and workforce engagementactivities.\nAbility to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and access elevated work areas asrequired.\nAbility to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).\n\nLicences/Tickets\n\nValid driver’slicense.\n\nAdditional Information\nWHAT’S ONOFFER:\n\nCompetitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus\nComprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore\nGreat residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains andsea.\nLong service recognition\nLiving Our Values recognition program\nMonthly paid training available and professional development\nSupportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork\nAccess to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \n\nYOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat careers@oceanagold.com \nPLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED \n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-03T04:16:53.304Z","dateModified":"2026-10-03T04:16:53.304Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Oceanagold","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eastern","addressRegion":"KY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"77dfd71e7e7461e5371dbe12"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77dfd71e7e7461e5371dbe12"}}