Superintendent - Projects Underground

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).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

The purpose of the role is to establish and manage underground development and infrastructure construction activities for the Ledbetter Underground (LUG) Project being undertaken by Haile Gold Mine. Coordinate the daily activities between contractors and LUG Management for the various development and execution projects being undertaken on site.

• Operational Responsibilities
  • Ensure communication with the Contractor, HUG Operations, and LUG Project Management for all daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans and schedules.
  • Coordinate functions during the development, approval, and execution phases of Capital Works.
  • Maintain Master Project Schedule – ensure schedule reflects asbuilts and weekly progress updates & HUG Technical services and Senior Project Engineer of deviations from baseline.
  • Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users’ requirements.
  • Other tasks as assigned by Management.
• Project Management
  • Support project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.
  • Review construction drawings and specifications set out by the designer.
  • Ensure document control standards are followed throughout the life of the project.
  • Support development of updated forecasts and budgets with senior level and management.
  • Collaborate with Cost Controller and Purchasing to ensure performance reporting is complete within deadlines.
• Health, Safety, and Environment
  • Comply with Oceana Gold Health and Safety Policy and Environment Policy.
  • Promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility amongst company and contract personnel.
  • Report all personal injuries and incidents and assist with investigations.
  • Actively support and participate in safety and environmental initiatives.
  • Accept accountability to ensure personal safety and the safety of others whilst protecting the environment.
  • Monitor the reporting of workplace incidents and hazards to ensure effective risk mitigation is maintained.
  • Undertake workplace inspections and audits to ensure site standards are being adhered to.
  • Support incident investigations that occur within area of control.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Experience
  • 7–10 years of underground experience is preferred.
  • Experience in mine planning using DESWIK.sched or other scheduling software (previous experience with DESWIK.sched will be highly regarded).
  • Experience in scheduling with Microsoft Project preferred.
  • Previous experience in civil or mining construction highly regarded.
  • Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry standard software.
  • 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.

  Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.

  Work will…