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OceanaGold is aglobal 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 aglobal 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 atrusted 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 atrue impact!

Reporting to, the Projects Construction Manager.The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for performing avariety of tasks including scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks that include analysis and reporting. The PCE is also responsible for developing and updating amaster schedule and verifying contractor’s monthly schedules and reviewing baseline schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and other schedulingsoftware.

Key Tasks:

• Ability to develop and maintain amaster schedule with interrelationships betweenprojects.
• Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed projectschedules.
• Must be experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analysing manpower, equipment, and construction progress
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs andschedules.
• Must be experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor costproposals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and otherpersonnel.
• Ability to prepare reports for variouspurposes.
• Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Officesoftware.
• Must have proficiency in English language both verbal andwritten.
• Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects ispreferred.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure andsequencing.
• Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progressreport.
• Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractorcompliance.
• Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices.
• Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, andcost.
• Generate cash flow reports andgraphs.
• Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and timeimpacts.
• Prepare estimates based on available information to establish projectbudgets.
• Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change orderrequests.
• Promote safety health &environmental awareness cross allprojects

Required Capabilities:

• Ability to enforcesafety
• Ability to identify hazards within the work area andact
• Strong attention todetail
• Ability to think analytically
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously whenrequired.
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
• Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against theplan
• Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities
• Acts in amanner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity
• Develops and maintains apositive working relation withothers
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment
• Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of themine
• Acts with asense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolvingproblems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software—Report writing, cost reporting and schedulingability
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, sit,demonstratemanual dexterity, climb stairs, talk,hearand see
• Must be able to work shift work with 12 -hourshifts
• Occasionally may berequiredto lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during theworkday
• Work is in asurface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature andhumidity
• Personal protective equipment isrequiredwhen performing work in amine environment, including hardhat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing,glovesand any other protective equipment asrequired.

• 5 + years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plantsetc
• Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on minesites.
• Experience in mine process plants projectspreferred
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highlypreferred.

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, andmore
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains andsea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with afocus on safety andteamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat careers@oceanagold.com

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BEACCEPTED