Engineer- Mining (Drill & Blast)

Haile Gold Mine is seeking a driven Drill and Blast Engineer to join our Open Pit Planning Team. As a Drill and Blast Engineer, 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 environment with a talented team of professionals committed to operational excellence and safety.

• Develop and optimize drill and blast plans in collaboration with engineering, geology, and mine operations teams to maximize production efficiency while aligning with mid-range and Life of Mine (LOM) strategic plans.
• Design drill patterns, blast timing sequences, and activity schedules for short-range operational plans, ensuring technical feasibility and safety compliance.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly drill and blast plans with detailed documentation and scheduling requirements.
• Monitor pit sequencing and highwall stability to support safe, efficient mining operations and identify optimization opportunities.
• Analyze bench plan compliance, weekly and monthly variances, and production metrics to identify gaps and recommend continuous improvements.
• Conduct regular highwall compliance monitoring and document findings to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure drill and blast plans align with overall production goals and operational timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operations teams to facilitate achievement of short-range and long-range mine plans.
• Prepare end-of-month reporting for active mining areas, summarizing performance metrics and operational outcomes.

 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field (Geology, Civil Engineering, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik and/or Vulcan)
• 2+ years of experience in mining operations, mine planning, or related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data and technical information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare clear technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management capabilities

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification in mining or civil engineering
• Experience with open pit mine planning and optimization
• Familiarity with pit sequencing, highwall stability analysis, and blast design principles
• Experience coordinating with geology, operations, and engineering teams on integrated mine planning
• Knowledge of mining safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with production scheduling and variance analysis

WHAT'S 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 careers@oceanagold.com
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED