Surveyor — Mine Underground Projects
Job Description
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). 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 a global workforce of ~4600 employees and contractors.
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
- Maintain surface and underground survey processes to ensure achievement of project strategic objectives.
- Accurately mark-up development designs.
- Accurately mark-up surface infrastructure.
- Establish scheduling systems for all activities required to effectively execute the Underground Project.
- Actively manages works under area of control to ensure no impact on the critical path of the schedule
- Identifies possible upcoming schedule risks within area of control and initiates control measures to mitigate effects on overall project schedule.
- Actively looks for opportunities to accelerate works to provide schedule opportunities in area of control.
- Prepare reports on all projects and communicate to all relevant stakeholders as required.
- Design and implement value adding reporting systems.
- Deliver project estimates and budgets to the required degree of accuracy within scope of control.
- Actively look for opportunities to implement cost savings without effecting safety, schedule or quality.
- Prepare and maintain an active register identifying all mine planning risks and opportunities for the project.
- Ensure all activities within area of control are completed to the specifications nominated for the works being undertaken.
- Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users’ requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative working style, building strong internal and external relationships
- Ability to work harmoniously in cross cultural environments
- Ability to engage external consultants and contractors
- Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
- A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously
- Deswik, or similar, software expertise is desirable
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience with surface and/or underground development and controls
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in surveying role preferably surface construction or surface/underground mining
- Degree in Surveying
- Driver’s license
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
- Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
- Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
Additional Information
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
- 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