Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.
Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.
Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Job Description
The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s 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.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for achieving mining operational targets to ensure the operation is delivered safely and successfully
- Organizing, planning, resourcing, and managing mining activities, and ensuring the health, safety, training, environmental and quality systems positively comply
- Assisting with delivering cost efficiencies, understating commercial requirements of the operation, and providing leadership
- Coordinate different disciplines to deliver efficient and safe production
- Establish production targets and monitor their achievement and address issues as they arise
- Assist the Mining Manager with the safe delivery of the underground operation
- Review data such as mine plans, survey reports, and geological records and meet with engineering, maintenance, and supervisory section to plan the mine production
- Develop and execute the overall strategy for mine production based on input from other sections
- Identify options and implement actions to adopt best practices for mine production
- Understand operating plans detailing documentation, administration, financial, and commercial processes
- Lead the Production Mining teams clearly and professionally ensuring that each individual team member has an understanding of their daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
- Assign tasks to a person that is trained, competent, and authorized to perform the tasks
- Ensure that training is provided to meet the current and future needs of the mine
Qualifications
- Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way
- Licensed Mining/Civil Engineer
- Minimum 3 years of Mining management / Superintendent experience
- With 7 years of experience in an underground mining environment
- With a valid Professional Driver’s license
- Collaborative, people-focused leader with an innovative, problem-solving, outcome-driven
- Develops and fosters relationships across cultures and with key internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to deliver against strategic mine plans, execute those plans, and deliver significant results
- In-depth technical experience in metalliferous mining
- Drive for continuous improvement and innovation
Additional Information
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 [email protected]
Applications close on 28 October 2025 and shortlisting will commence immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
