OceanaGold
Mining
PrincipalMiningEngineer
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“Principal Mining Engineer at OceanaGold. Skills: Mine planning, Production schedules. Develop long-term mine plans. Maintain long-term mine plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe mining outcomes; Deliver efficient mining outcomes; Deliver sustainable mining outcomes
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Mining Engineering, Minimum 10 years underground mine planning experience, Expert proficiency in Deswik CAD, Expert proficiency in Deswik Scheduling Suite, Eligible to work in the Philippines
Nice to Have
Experience in open stoping, Exposure to international mining practices
What You'll Do.
Develop long-term mine plans
Maintain long-term mine plans
Integrate technical inputs
Integrate operational inputs
Integrate infrastructure inputs
Integrate economic inputs
Lead Life of Mine plan development
Lead Life of Mine plan optimisation
Lead production schedule development
Lead production schedule optimisation
Lead infrastructure requirement development
Lead infrastructure requirement optimisation
Coordinate planning activities
Conduct scenario analysis
Conduct trade-off studies
Develop mine planning standards
Maintain mine planning standards
Develop engineering procedures
Maintain engineering procedures
Support mining operations
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with engineering best practices
Build working relationships
Mentor engineering personnel
Develop engineering personnel
Promote safety culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Multidisciplinary teams; Site teams; Corporate teams
Communication Scope
Technical reports; Presentations
Full Job Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. Didipio Mine is undergoing a significant underground growth and infrastructure expansion phase. With continued operational ramp-up and long-term development opportunities, this is an exciting time to join the operation and play a key role in shaping its future. The Principal Mining Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining long-term mine plans that support the company’s strategic and operational objectives. The role ensures alignment across long, mid, and short-term planning horizons while integrating technical, operational, infrastructure, and economic inputs to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable mining outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development and optimisation of Life of Mine plans, production schedules, and infrastructure requirements. * Coordinate quarterly and long-term planning activities across technical and operational teams. * Monitor and update mine plans based on operational performance and business priorities. * Conduct scenario analysis and trade-off studies to support operational and investment decisions. * Develop and maintain mine planning standards, syst
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