Senior Engineer Mine Planning

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Companys only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified experienced and reliable Senior Engineer - Mine Planning The purpose of mining engineering in the planning and execution phases revolves around ensuring efficient safe and environmentally responsible extraction of mineral resources.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Enhances current engineering design and conducts thorough analysis considering multiple areas of application and viability
• Compares the pros and cons of alternative design options and develops an optimized design alternative based on risk reliability and/or uncertainty analysis
• Gathers and analyzes information to enable the cost-effective allocation of resources that are available for maintenance to provide the highest levels of safety and reliability of engineered systems and works
• Prepares mine plans with minimal guidance.
• Coordinates mine planning with various teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of project plans schedules and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develops solutions to mitigate risk and maximize value
• Periodically performs audits to check compliance with regulatory requirements

Qualifications :

Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way

Educational Background:

• Graduate of Mining Engineering

Work Experience and Background:

• 3 years Experience within the underground mining environment or equivalent

Specialization/License:

• Registered mining engineer

Knowledge:

• Explosives management
• Mining operations (Surface and Underground)
• Safety standards
• Deswik CAD and Scheduler
• INX
• Principles of Mine Planing

Skills:

• Strong analytical skill
• Communication skills (written & verbal)
• Computer skills

Abilities:

• Ability to identify and understand issues problems and opportunities
• Ability to perform tasks to prescribed deadline whilst ensuring quality
• Possess high level of accuracy and meticulousness towards work
  Ability to perform tasks independently or with the group
• Display good housekeeping skills
• Demonstrate flexible practical and professional approach to duties.
• Ability to promote effective working relations within a production-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate high degree of safety and environmental awareness
• Ability to use logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems to achieve the desired outcome.

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonuses
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Travel provided to and from work 
• Health Insurance 
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

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 on 21 March2026 and shortlisting will commence immediately 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time