Principal Mining Engineer
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Are you tired of FIFO Missing family friends and milestone celebrations regularly
Imagine having a true worklife balance located in the stunning region of Waihi NZ. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and aweinspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking adventuring fishing and skiing in winter.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Projects team as we progress to the feasibility study stage for a new gold mine at Wharekirauponga 10km north from the existing minesite in Waihi. A rich gold deposit of over 1.5m ounces of gold has been identified and the project is on the governments list of projects to be fast tracked through the consenting process.
You will be primarily responsible for all aspects related to the project site investigations mine design mine infrastructure planning and decline development for the underground mine. This key role ensures that all aspects of site investigation mine design and initial development is carried out as efficiently as possible from a technical perspective.
Key responsibilities:
- Project manage studies involving a range of disciplines of internal experts and external consultants to produce optimal project outcomes
- Support the Underground Development Manager with mine design infrastructure planning and production schedules.
- Carry out mine engineering studies on initial to advanced targets to increase Reserves.
- Develop optimised documented Life of Mine plans for future underground operations including material movements equipment requirements staffing levels capital and operating costs.
- Manage mine infrastructure design such as ventilation and water management.
- Prepare mining schedules for use in life of mine planning studies quarterly forecasts and budgets.
- Maintain an activitybased cost budgeting system.
- Complete internal technical audits and prepare site for corporate technical audits
- Prepare annual Reserve manual and Reserve statements.
- Complete stope designs to a high standard ensuring metal recovery maximised as efficiently as possible.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and consent conditions.
Qualifications :
- A recognised degree in Mining Engineering degree or accepted equivalent.
- Full and current driver licence ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in a mining environment with significant underground mining experience.
- Experience in the use of the following (or recognised equivalent):
- Deswik Suite (UG mine design scheduling MSO etc.
- VentSim
- PumpSim
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Firsthand experience in underground operations development projects and studies including mine design scheduling and ventilation.
Additional Information :
WHATS ON OFFER:
- Residential role live and work in Waihi the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
- Mon Fri 9day fortnight enjoy a long weekend every other week.
- Career Development Opportunities.
- Competitive salary car bonus and benefits.
- Free Gym Membership .
- BP Fuel card discount.
- Living Our Values recognition program.
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected.
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
**Applications close 14 May 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
