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.
Job Description
We are seeking an Automotive Apprentice to join the team based at our Waihi operation. This opportunity will allow you to complete credits towards the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (Level 3 and 4) as per the Apprenticeship plan.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Repairs, maintenance and daily inspection of the mining fleet and other plant and equipment
- Daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant when required
- Inspections of site facilities, tooling and other equipment as directed
- Replacements of machinery components
- Computer diagnostics and fault finding
- Maintaining high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and company vehicles
- Repair and rebuilding of machinery components
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, working towards company procedures
- Basic repairs to electrical systems on the mining fleet and ancillary plant
Qualifications
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
- Commitment to completing the National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering - Plant and Equipment Level 3 & 4
- Basic computer literacy is essential
- At a minimum, has completed an automotive engineering pre-trade qualification
Additional Information
- Work for an international gold mining business!
- Develop your career long-term by working towards a trade qualification
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.oceanagold.com/jobs
**Applications close 11 June 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
