Project Engineer (SMP) 2-year fixed term contract

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OceanaGold seeks a Project Engineer for the Waihi North Project on a 2-year fixed term contract. The role leads SMP planning through execution, coordinating structural mechanical and piping interfaces, contractor activities, procurement and construction with a focus on safety, quality and schedule, as a residential role in Waihi, NZ. Requirements include a tertiary degree in mechanical or structural engineering, 5+ years in project engineering or site execution involving SMP scopes, and proven ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces and contractors. The package includes a 50 hour week, career development, free gym and EAP. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight greenfield or brownfield capital project delivery, HAZID HAZOP actions, and contractor leadership, ensure NZ work visa readiness; apply by 11 August 2026; agency applications not accepted.

Company Description

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).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

As part of the Waihi North Project team, the purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) project activities from planning through execution and handover. The position is responsible for ensuring SMP works are delivered safely, to specification, on schedule and within budget, while coordinating contractors, engineering interfaces, procurement inputs, construction activities and commissioning support in alignment with project and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and oversee SMP project activities across engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning phases.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to ensure constructability, technical compliance and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate interfaces between structural, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical and operational teams to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor SMP construction and installation activities to ensure works are completed safely, to required quality standards and in accordance with approved scope.
• Support development of construction work packs, installation methodologies, lift studies, shutdown plans and tie-in strategies where required.
• Manage contractor and vendor activities on site, including coordination of access, sequencing, work fronts and resolution of field issues.
• Participate in risk assessments, constructability reviews, HAZID/HAZOP actions and implementation of controls relevant to SMP works.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of detailed SMP schedules and execution plans for assigned project scopes.
• Provide timely reporting on progress, quantities, forecast completion dates and emerging risks to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate technical queries, field change requests, non-conformance reports and close-out of engineering and construction actions.
• Develop working relationships with the Site Operations Team, to enable longer term working relationships between Project teams to grow.
• Perform all work and associated functions safely.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Project management, site safety or construction management training is highly regarded.
• Competence in contract administration, technical documentation and contractor supervision is highly regarded.
• At least 5 years’ experience in project engineering, construction or site execution roles involving structural, mechanical and piping scopes.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces and delivering brownfield or greenfield capital projects in an industrial environment.
• Experience in management of contractor workforces

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Competitive salary
• Mon-Fri 50 hour week.
• Free Gym Membership 
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
   

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]

**Applications close 11 August 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED