Principal Geotechnical Engineer

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

The primary function of this role is to provide geotechnical engineering inputs towards implementing effective geotechnical controls in operational areas and leading geotechnical related internal studies.

Travel requirements: visit each mine site at least once a year (Haile, Didipio, Macraes and Waihi) 

Some Key Accountabilities:

• Provide geotechnical and hydrogeological governance and specialist technical support to operational and project teams
• Develop group geotechnical standards and implement necessary governance framework to improve effective application of these standards
• Identify and implement innovative geotechnical and hydrogeological solutions and ensuring best practice ground control management standards are in place and regularly updated in conjunction with the operational teams
• Ensure that site risk registers incorporate up to date controls required for the successful management of geotechnical and hydrogeological risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of fit-for-purpose ground control, ground and surface water, rehabilitation, and closure management plans and supporting designs
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and guidance in preparing detailed work scopes for consultants and contractors, and managing resulting contracts where required for study, project, or operational purposes
• Conduct routine site visits to coach and provide technical expertise in addressing geotechnical challenges and guide forward work plans to better understand geotechnical risks.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
• 15 + years in Open Pit and Underground Mining operations
• Extensive practical experience in a similar role
• Competent in geotechnical software packages
• Experience across commodities and mining methods, primarily in hard rock environments
• Ability to develop and peer review geotechnical stability models (2D & 3D) for and from Operations or Consultants/SMEs
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a technical environment
• Proven skills in creating strong working relationships with peers and ability to influence internal and external groups, mentor and share knowledge

• Competitive salary + benefits 
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Global Gold Mining Company 

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED