OceanaGold

Mining

PrincipalMiningEngineer

$4500–7500k ~AI est. Kasibu, Cagayan Valley, Philippines FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Mining
Problems you'll solve

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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