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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.\nOur purpose is mining 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, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.\nGuided 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.\n The Senior Engineer - Geotechnical is responsible for providing geotechnical leadership and technical support to underground operations to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable mining outcomes. The role supports the integration of geotechnical considerations across mine planning, development, stopping, and operational activities while driving continuous improvement in geotechnical systems, monitoring, and risk management practices. Reporting to the Superintendent - Geotechnical, this position will also provide alternate superintendent coverage and operational leadership support as required, offering a strong development pathway toward future technical leadership. The role will play a key part in mentoring and developing technical capability within the geotechnical team while supporting a strong operational and safety-focused culture.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide geotechnical engineering support and technical leadership to underground operations and technical services teams.\nDevelop and maintain geotechnical management plans, ground control standards, monitoring systems, and engineering procedures.\nMonitor underground ground conditions, seismicity, and excavation performance to identify and manage geotechnical risks.\nMentor, coach, and develop geotechnical professionals while promoting a strong safety culture and high performing team environment.\nConduct geotechnical assessments and provide recommendations for mine development, stopping, sequencing, pillar design, and ground support requirements.\nSupport Life of Mine, medium-term, and short-term planning activities through integration of geotechnical inputs and constraints.\nDevelop and maintain site-specific geotechnical models through ongoing reconciliation and data analysis.\nConduct geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and technical studies to support operational and strategic decision-making.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives through innovation, technology adoption, and optimization of geotechnical practices and systems.\nProvide relief coverage and operational support for the Superintendent - Geotechnical as required.\nEnsure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.\nBuild strong working relationships across operations, technical services, and corporate teams to support safe and effective operational delivery.\n Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.\nExtensive underground geotechnical engineering experience within hard rock underground mining operations, preferably mechanized open stoping environments (minimum 8 years).\nStrong knowledge of rock mechanics, ground control, underground excavation stability, and geotechnical risk management principles.\nExperience with geotechnical monitoring systems, instrumentation, and numerical modelling techniques.\nProficiency in Rocscience software suite and mine planning packages such as Deswik and/or Surpac.\nDemonstrated leadership experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching engineers within an operational mining environment.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.\nAbility to work effectively within cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.\n WHAT'S ON OFFER:\nRoster Schedule of 20 days work on an 11-hour work day and 10 days off\nDomestic (within Philippines) and International Points of Hire \nCompetitive remuneration package including health and life insurance benefits.\nCareer development opportunities within an international mining company.\nAttractive roster consisting of onsite and hybrid work arrangements.\nQuality onsite accommodation, meals, and transport provided for non-Didipio residents.\nOngoing professional development and training opportunities\nEligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.\nYOU 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. 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