Engineer- Mining (Short Range Planner)

As a Mine Engineer joining our Open Pit Planning Team you will play a pivotal role in planning designing and optimizing our Open Pit operation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment thats embedded in daily operations influencing daily and weekly outcomes that directly impact safety production and cost performance.

Location:           Haile Gold Mine South Carolina
Department:      Technical Services
Reports to:        Senior Engineer- Mining
Schedule:          Monday through Friday Approx. 6:00am to 3:00pm with Flex Friday
Position Type:   Permanent Full- Time

• Develop and execute short-range mine plans aligned with weekly monthly and quarterly production targets
• Partner closely with operations geology and drill & blast to optimize ore recovery and movement
• Generate and reconcile end-of-month (EOM) production data and mining progress
• Monitor and analyze plan compliance (daily weekly monthly) and identify improvement opportunities
• Create bench plans dig plans and dump designs to support safe and efficient operations
• Track and report on high wall dump and production performance metrics
• Provide clear and competent direction to operations teams to ensure plan execution
• Drive continuous improvement through data field presence and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in mining engineering or related discipline
• 3 years of open pit mine planning experience (planning operations exposure strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with mine planning software (Deswik preferred Vulcan or similar considered)
• Strong understanding of production environment drill & blast and material movement
• Ability to balance technical planning with real-world operational constraints
• Sharp analytical thinking with practical actionable solutions
• Confident communicator who can influence and align teams
• High attention to detail 

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

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
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time