Posted 12 days ago
Superintendent – Surface Operations
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Leads Didipio's surface production activities including ore rehandling, contractor mobile crushing, load and haul, stockpile management and civil project support, driving safety, productivity, cost control and contractor performance.
About this role
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).
The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.
We are seeking an experienced Superintendent – Surface Operations to lead Didipio's surface production activities, including medium-grade ore rehandling, contractor mobile crushing operations, load and haul activities, stockpile management, and civil project support. This leadership role is responsible for driving safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations while ensuring production targets, contractor performance, and project objectives are achieved.
- Lead surface operations, including ore rehandling, mobile crushing, stockpile management, and haul-road activities.
- Oversee contractor performance, safety compliance, equipment availability, and productivity.
- Manage surface mine engineering activities, including waste dump development, operational designs, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Drive operational planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control across Surface Operations and related projects.
- Provide leadership to engineering, planning, scheduling, project support, and cost control teams.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in mining, quarrying, bulk earthworks, crushing operations, or civil project delivery, including significant leadership experience.
- Proven experience managing contractor-operated mining or earthmoving activities.
- Strong knowledge of surface mining operations, mobile crushing, production planning, contractor management, and cost control.
- Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and operational planning capabilities.
- Professional Engineering registration and project management qualifications are advantageous.
- Valid driver's license required.
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
- Accommodation and food provided on site
- Travel provided to and from work
- Health Insurance
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
Eligibility 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.
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
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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