OceanaGold 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. OceanaGold 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!
Job DescriptionOceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine is seeking an experienced Manager – Projects Surface Processing Infrastructure to lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of major surface processing infrastructure projects.
You will have the opportunity to influence major project outcomes while working alongside internal stakeholders, engineering and construction partners, contractors, suppliers, and operational teams to deliver infrastructure that supports Haile Gold Mine’s operational performance and life-of-mine objectives.
This is a 2-year fixed-term position, providing an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the delivery of the Paste Plant, Leach Circuit upgrade, and associated surface processing infrastructure at Haile Gold Mine.
This position will be accountable for safely progressing projects from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, and transition into operations. The successful candidate will provide strong project leadership while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risk, and stakeholder requirements are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe, timely, and effective delivery of the Paste Plant, Leach Circuit upgrade, and associated surface processing infrastructure projects.
- Develop and oversee Project Execution Plans, ensuring clear scope, milestones, deliverables, governance, and accountability.
- Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, operational readiness, and close-out.
- Lead and coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors, and internal project resources.
- Maintain effective project controls covering schedule, cost, procurement, change management, risk, quality, and progress reporting.
- Oversee contractor selection, tendering, contract award, and contract management for assigned work packages.
- Monitor project schedules, critical path activities, milestones, interfaces, and recovery actions.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, commitments, and variance reporting.
- Identify and manage project risks and opportunities across safety, environmental, technical, schedule, cost, quality, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Review engineering designs and technical work packages to ensure they are fit for purpose, constructable, maintainable, and aligned with operational requirements.
- Lead the resolution of complex technical, design interface, and constructability issues.
- Establish and maintain appropriate quality processes throughout design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Lead operational readiness activities, including handover planning, documentation, training requirements, commissioning support, and transition to operational ownership.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Asset President, project governance forums, operational teams, and key stakeholders.
- Lead, coach, and support project team members while establishing clear expectations for contractors, consultants, and project partners.
- Promote a collaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, communication, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery.
- A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role delivering large projects.
- Previous management experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception through construction, commissioning, and close-out.
- Experience working in both project start-up and operating environments.
- Strong experience in project risk management and mitigation.
- Experience with surface processing infrastructure project development and project controls.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost management, procurement, contract management, quality, and risk.
- Recognized formal project management qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues affecting project delivery.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- A hands-on approach to managing people, contractors, and projects.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse and cross-functional teams.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft products.
- Valid driver’s license.
Safety & Environment
At Haile Gold Mine, safety is a fundamental part of how we work. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and community standards, comply with all site safety requirements and mandatory training, and actively promote a positive safety culture.
The role requires the ability to work in both office and operational processing plant environments and regularly access active processing, infrastructure, and construction areas. The successful candidate must be able to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs, access elevated work areas, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE
Additional InformationWhy Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in the delivery of significant surface processing infrastructure at Haile Gold Mine, working across engineering, construction, processing, maintenance, operations, and project teams.
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, NC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- In-office snack shop
- Monthly 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 [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, such as Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- At least 5 years in a senior role delivering large projects
- Previous management experience
- Experience managing projects from inception through construction, commissioning, and close-out
- Experience working in project start-up and operating environments
- Strong project risk management and mitigation experience
- Experience with surface processing infrastructure project development and project controls
- Understanding of project scheduling, cost management, procurement, contract management, quality, and risk
- Formal project management qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve project delivery issues
- Collaborative leadership style and ability to build relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
- Hands-on approach to managing people, contractors, and projects
- Ability to work across diverse and cross-functional teams
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft products
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work in office and operational processing plant environments, access active construction areas, walk uneven terrain, climb stairs, access elevated areas, and wear PPE
What We Do
OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand.
