Mine Services Technician

Company Description

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values - Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork - which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

Check us out - https://oceanagold.com/

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold

Applications close 26 March, 2023. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Job Description

The Mine Services Technician will support the team by performing daily tasks that include:

• Installation and management of large-scale pumping systems

• Fusion and placement of HDPE pipe

• Installation and management of dewatering well pumping systems

• Maintenance and management of water storage ponds

• Hydroseeding and revegetation

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in dewatering pump fundamentals

• Good industrial Safety practices

• Ability to layout and repair piping systems

• Good understanding of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting and repair

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance checks

• Ability to operate mobile equipment excavator, backhoe, skid steer

Additional Information

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.

• Must be able to work shift work with 12 hour shifts.

• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.

• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.