OceanaGold
Underground Short Range Planning Engineer
OceanaGold, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States, 29067
Job Description
The Underground Production Engineer is responsible for producing and delivering executable weekly mine plans that align with monthly plans. This role integrates input from multiple stakeholders across operations, geology, geotechnical, backfill, ventilation, and maintenance to ensure that all activities are coordinated, realistic, and achievable.
In addition, the planner contributes to the mine design of the AFM (Approved for Mining) workflows by generating OPEX centerlines and short-range stope shapes, which are then routed through the formal review and approval processes.
This position plays a key role in driving plan compliance, leading cross-functional planning workshops, and providing short-term scheduling support to maintain operational continuity. Reporting to the Senior Short Range Planning Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and publish weekly mine plans aligned with 3-month rolling plans and operational targets
Lead cross-functional planning workshops to resolve constraints and define critical paths
Chair weekly planning presentations, communicating objectives and priorities
Monitor plan execution, track progress, and report variances with corrective actions
Create OPEX development centerlines and short-range stope shapes using Deswik MDM
Submit designs for technical review and approval
Provide short-term coverage for Drill & Blast Engineer as needed
Conduct regular field inspections of headings and stopes
Maintain and update the Stopes Priority Master Tracker
Align weekly and monthly activities with 3-month plans/forecasts
Contribute to lessons learned from stope reconciliation
Identify opportunities to optimize sequencing and remove inefficiencies
Adhere to OceanaGold Health, Safety, and Environment policies
Promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility
Participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations
Qualifications: Qualifications
Education
4-year degree in Mining Engineering
Experience
0-3 years' relevant experience in underground hard rock mining.
Experience in mine planning using DESWIK.sched or other scheduling software’s (previous experience with DESWIK.sched will be highly regarded).
Experience in Drill & Blast highly regarded.
Experience in Longhole Open Stoping highly regarded.
Experience in underground development planning highly regarded.
Additional Information
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 between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
Long service recognition
Living Our Values recognition program
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
careers@oceanagold.com
Must be eligible to work in the USA - Posting will remain open for 14 days
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
The Underground Production Engineer is responsible for producing and delivering executable weekly mine plans that align with monthly plans. This role integrates input from multiple stakeholders across operations, geology, geotechnical, backfill, ventilation, and maintenance to ensure that all activities are coordinated, realistic, and achievable.
In addition, the planner contributes to the mine design of the AFM (Approved for Mining) workflows by generating OPEX centerlines and short-range stope shapes, which are then routed through the formal review and approval processes.
This position plays a key role in driving plan compliance, leading cross-functional planning workshops, and providing short-term scheduling support to maintain operational continuity. Reporting to the Senior Short Range Planning Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and publish weekly mine plans aligned with 3-month rolling plans and operational targets
Lead cross-functional planning workshops to resolve constraints and define critical paths
Chair weekly planning presentations, communicating objectives and priorities
Monitor plan execution, track progress, and report variances with corrective actions
Create OPEX development centerlines and short-range stope shapes using Deswik MDM
Submit designs for technical review and approval
Provide short-term coverage for Drill & Blast Engineer as needed
Conduct regular field inspections of headings and stopes
Maintain and update the Stopes Priority Master Tracker
Align weekly and monthly activities with 3-month plans/forecasts
Contribute to lessons learned from stope reconciliation
Identify opportunities to optimize sequencing and remove inefficiencies
Adhere to OceanaGold Health, Safety, and Environment policies
Promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility
Participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations
Qualifications: Qualifications
Education
4-year degree in Mining Engineering
Experience
0-3 years' relevant experience in underground hard rock mining.
Experience in mine planning using DESWIK.sched or other scheduling software’s (previous experience with DESWIK.sched will be highly regarded).
Experience in Drill & Blast highly regarded.
Experience in Longhole Open Stoping highly regarded.
Experience in underground development planning highly regarded.
Additional Information
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 between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
Long service recognition
Living Our Values recognition program
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
careers@oceanagold.com
Must be eligible to work in the USA - Posting will remain open for 14 days
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED