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.
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Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the supervision of the electrical department within the Macraes processing plant and open pit mine. You will assist the Senior Supervisor - Electrical to lead and supervise the electrical department and sub-contractors to efficiently maintain the reliability of the electrical systems across the processing plant and surface facilities, to optimise efficiency and reliability.
Some of the key tasks and responsibilities:
- Schedule and lead the electrical maintenance as planned via the maintenance planning workflow process within allocated budget and time frames.
- Co-ordinate electrical maintenance activities at the Processing Plant and Surface Mining Departments, as prepared on the planned preventative maintenance schedules.
- Supervise and assist with the implementation of the planned preventative maintenance schedules. This includes instrumentation, PLC’s and the DCS.
- Generate preventive maintenance activities for equipment with a high level of plant criticality and review existing preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
- Assist in the development of procedures for regular maintenance and shutdown related tasks that define job planning, training, permit and safety requirements. Collate this information into work packs.
- Liaise with and assists the mechanical, metallurgical, operational and mining staff as requested.
- Assist the Senior Supervisor - Electrical in coordinating electrical contractors across site.
- Liaise with stores personnel to expedite the timely supply of equipment, by providing recommendations for inventory levels and specifications regarding the type and quality of spares.
- Assist with estimates and costs for prospective new projects or modifications when requested.
- Manage leave applications and maintain rosters to ensure electrical coverage at all times.
- Develop Scopes of Works to plan and schedule work effectively.
- Leading, coaching and developing your crew
- Liaising with internal stakeholders and external contractors
Qualifications
- Formal Electrical trade qualification
- A minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship experience within a processing or heavy industry environment.
- A minimum of 3 years mining industry (or equivalent heavy industry) experience.
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Proven experience with instrumentation, PLC and control systems is essential.
- Experience scheduling and planning maintenance work would be an advantage.
- Full and current driver licence and competence driving a manual vehicle.
Additional Information
- Lead and supervise a high performing crew
- 7 days on, 7 days off dayshift only roster
- Professional development and ongoing mentorship provided
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 14 February 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
