Consultant – Engineering Services

Job Description

The Consultant - Engineering Services is responsible for leading the underground mine engineering function at Didipio mine to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective production outcomes. The role oversees technical disciplines including drill and blast, mine ventilation, paste backfill, load and haul, and mine development while actively supporting OGPI commitment to building capability, leadership, and knowledge transfer to Filipino nationals. 

This position ensures that engineering standards, systems, and processes support operational excellence while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the underground mine engineering function to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective production outcomes 
• Oversee core engineering disciplines (drill and blast, ventilation, paste backfill, load and haul, and mine development)
• Support capability building, leadership development and knowledge 
• Ensure engineering standards, systems and processes drive operational excellence
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Educational Background: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline 

Work Experience and Background: 

• 5+ years underground mining experience, preferably in mechanized and / or sublevel open stoping operations 

• Strong background across multiple engineering disciplines (drill & blast, ventilation, paste fill, development, load & haul) 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior engineering or superintendent role 

Specialization/License: 

• Professional certification/registration 

Knowledge: 

• Advanced understanding of Sublevel Open Stoping / Long-Hole Stoping methods 

• Stope design principles including span, sequencing, dilution control, and recovery optimization 

• Long-hole drill & blast design, execution, and QA/QC processes 

• Paste backfill systems including mix design, strength requirements, curing, and scheduling integration 

• Mining cost drivers and cost control methodologies 

• Mine development and load and haul systems 

Skills: 

• Strong technical design and review capability across SLOS operations 

• Proficiency in drill & blast optimization 

• Competency in mining software (Deswik, Ventsim ventilation modelling tools) and Pronto software 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex underground environments 

• Contractor and cost management 

Abilities: 

• Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team 

• Capability to translate mine plans into practical, executable actions 

• Strong commitment to visible safety leadership and enforcement of critical controls 

• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives 

• Strong field presence and ability to engage directly with underground crews 

• Ability to influence and collaborate with mining operations, mine planning and scheduling, capital projects and other relevant support functions 

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• 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]

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