Surface Projects Engineer- Civil

Oceana Gold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~ 5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate.

Oceana Gold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and monitor construction activities for projects being undertaken by the Capital Projects Group, under the overall control of the Project Manager; co-ordinate the daily activities between contractors and construction management for the various projects being undertaken onsite.

• Coordinate functions during the development, approval, and execution phases of Capital Works
• Review construction drawings and specification set out by the designer.
• Ensure works under area of control have the appropriate QA/QC documentation (inspection test plans) in place prior to the work commencing.
• Support project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Maintain records of construction, including incidents, progress, delays, and the achievement of milestones.
• Assist with the development of a master schedule with interrelationships between projects.
• Communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining utilization database, tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance.
• Ensure AFEs and Professional Service Agreements and/or Contracts and/or Purchase Orders are in place and up to date with the correct approvals in place prior to work being undertaken.
• Carry out and document field leadership safety interactions with work groups.
• Take all appropriate actions to remove and/or manage the hazards within construction work areas.
• Ensure construction activities are being completed as indicated in the construction documents.
• Maintain daily records of works management, including incidents, progress, delays, and the achievement of milestones.
• Work closely with Project Engineers in terms of development.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Previous civil construction field experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Tails Storage Facility Construction (TSF) preferred.
• Previous experience in water retention facilities would be beneficial.
• Willingness for development while working with other team members.
• CAD or Vulcan experience preferred.
• Experience in scheduling with Microsoft Projects preferred.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software.
• Previous experience in DOT highway construction would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated project organizational skills, including report and cost writing.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mine environment preferred.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to see projects through to completion are a must.

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…