Short Range Planning Engineer

About Oceana Gold

Oceana Gold is a growing mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the TSX and 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 to mine 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. We support a global workforce of ~4,600 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.

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.

As a Mine Engineer joining the Open Pit Planning Team you will play a pivotal role in planning, designing and optimizing our Open Pit operation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that’s embedded in daily operations influencing daily and weekly outcomes that directly impact safety, production and cost performance.

Location:

Haile Gold Mine, South Carolina
Department:
Technical Services

Reports To:

Senior Engineer – Mining

Schedule:

Monday through Friday | Approx. 6:00 am to 3:00 pm with Flex Friday
Position Type:
Permanent Full‑Time

• Develop and execute short‑range mine plans aligned with weekly, monthly and quarterly production targets
• Partner closely with operations, geology, and drill & blast to optimize ore recovery and movement
• Generate and reconcile end‑of‑month (EOM) production data and mining progress
• Monitor and analyze plan compliance (daily, weekly, monthly) and identify improvement opportunities
• Create bench plans, dig plans and dump designs to support safe and efficient operations
• Track and report on high wall, dump and production performance metrics
• Provide clear and competent direction to operations teams to ensure plan execution
• Drive continuous improvement through data, field presence, and cross‑functional collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of open pit mine planning experience (planning + operations exposure strongly preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with mine planning software (
  Deswik preferred, Vulcan or similar considered)
• Strong understanding of production environment, drill & blast, and material movement
• Ability to balance technical planning with real‑world operational constraints
• Sharp analytical thinking with practical, actionable solutions
• Confident communicator who can influence and align teams
• High attention to detail

• 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

• Competitive salary + short‑term and long‑term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, 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 Oceana Gold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Oceana Gold 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

Applications from agencies will not be accepted