Operational Technology, Data &Automation; Principal
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 solid 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).
Job Description
We are seeking aOperational Technology, Data &Automation; Principalto provide enterprise-wide technical leadership across operational technology (OT), industrial data systems, automation, digital mining technologies and operational analytics.
Based in Brisbane, this role serves as atrusted technical advisor to both corporate and site leadership teams, driving the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance safety, productivity, reliability and operational performance across underground and surface miningoperations.
Working across Operations, Technical Services, Maintenance, Safety, Digital Technology and Project Delivery, you will lead the identification, evaluation and optimisation of technology solutions including automation, industrial communications, fleet management systems, operational data platforms, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and remote operating capabilities.
You will play akey role in ensuring technology investments are practical, scalable, secure and aligned to business value and operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide enterprise-level technical leadership across operational technology, automation, industrial data and digital mining systems.
Champion the safe application of OT,



automation and digital technologies to reduce exposure to critical hazards and strengthen operational controls.
Review and provide technical assurance on OT architectures, standards, specifications, capital projects and vendorolutions.
Identify, evaluate and implement automation, tele-remote, autonomous and digitally enabled mining technologies.
Develop and contribute to technology roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities, operational readiness and sitecapability.
Drive the adoption of operational data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable businessoutcomes.
Provide specialist technical input to studies, business cases, due diligence activities, stage-gate reviews and major project deliveryprograms.
Support OT cybersecurity, industrial network architecture, vendor access governance, network segmentation and operational resilience.
Mentor site-based OT professionals, engineers and technical specialists, fostering knowledge sharing and sustainable capability development.
Qualifications
You will bring astrong technical foundation, apractical operational mindset, and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
You will be adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for operational leaders, technical specialists and senior stakeholders, ensuring safety, reliability, scalability and business value remain central to decision-making.
Qualifications andExperience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or arelated discipline.
Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in automation, cybersecurity, project management, operational technology,



or related fields will be highlyregarded.
10 + years of experience in operational technology, industrial automation, digital mining, industrial control systems, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated success working within mining, processing, or heavy industrial environments across multiple operations, sites, orprojects.
Proven capability delivering technology initiatives from concept and business case development through implementation, commissioning, handover, and value realisation.
Strong technical expertise across OT architecture, industrial control systems, PLC, SCADA, DCS, telemetry, historians, and supervisory systems.
Sound understanding of industrial communications infrastructure, including fibre networks, LTE/ 5 G, Wi-Fi, radio, mesh networks, and underground connectivity solutions.
Experience with mining fleet management, dispatch systems, machine guidance, asset health monitoring, autonomous operations, or tele-remote technologies will be highlyregarded.
Knowledge of operational data platforms, advanced analytics, AI-enabled decision support, and OT cybersecurity principles.
Mining industry experience is strongly preferred, with exposure to both underground and surface mining environments highlydesirable.
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonuses
Discounts on retail andservices
Wellness room
Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and ashort stroll to SouthbankParklands
Living Our Values recognition program
Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected
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 believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.
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📌 Operational Technology, Data & Automation Principal (Queensland)
🏢 OceanaGold
📍 Queensland