Consultant - Mining

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably experienced and motivated Consultant-Mining to support the delivery of specialist technical support to mine operations spanning mine engineering, business improvement, long-term mine planning, short-term mine planning and survey whilst ensuring adherence to the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and social performance. A strong background in operational excellence, executing innovative solutions and continually improving underground technical performance will ensure your success in this challenging and highly rewarding senior site-based appointment.

This is a great opportunity to leverage from your extensive operational experience in underground international hard rock mining to lead technical mine improvement initiatives that will improve safety and maximize value and in doing so have a material impact on our flagship Didipio operations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to a specialist team of Mining professionals.
• Advising and assisting the management team in the development of strategies, priorities and schedules, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, short-term mine planning and Life of Mine (LOM) planning.
• Support and lead technical teams to deliver high-quality outcomes consistent with mining principles and practical application in an environment that is focused on integration, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain and ensure leading practices (operational and technical) are incorporated into studies, projects and operations.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring of professionals to develop individual and team capabilities.
• Actively contribute to underground mining improvement and innovation initiatives (including identification, development and implementation)
• Provide leadership and guidance that ensures the operation delivers to plan in respect of production, mine development, cost per ounce/cash flow while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring timely, accurate reporting to the Technical Services Manager and other internal and external parties

• Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Corp. Values and the OceanaGold Way
• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering
• First Class Mining Manager Certificate (Aus or NZ) desired.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in metalliferous processing plants
• Minimum 3 years of experience at superintendent level together with demonstrated leadership of high-performance teams
• Advanced presentation and technical reporting skills
• Proven high-level planning and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical skills with a systematic and logic driven approach
• Strong communication and people skills
• Continuous improvement and innovation oriented

WHAT'S 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
   

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