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
Responsible for monitoring and managing operational geotechnical risks associated with the surface operations and tailings storage facility and provide solutions to day to day geotechnical problems.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Complete geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging for specific drilling programs
- Implement and monitor geotechnical instrumentation
- Input into the collection, interpretation , and reporting of geotechnical monitoring data
- Management of geotechnical QA/QC and Monitoring databases in line with site guidelines.
- Undertake regular geotechnical inspections of all surface, underground and tails storage infrastructure that requires geotechnical input or monitoring in relation to Ground and Strata Instability
- Assist with the review and implementation of site Geotechnical Management Systems such as the Principal Hazard Management Plan and the Ground Control Management Plan
- Provide geotechnical support services to the mining operation in relation to day to day development and production processes.
- Assist in drill and blast design in relation to Stope Assessment, Slope Stability and/or Tunnel Design.
- Understanding of soil and rock mechanics fundamentals in relation to excavation, backfill, tunnelling and ground support design
- Assist with crew education and ground awareness training
- Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a mining environment is preferred
- Relevant tertiary qualification in either Geomechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Exposure to geotechnical design work
- Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support design and underground mining QA/QC programs
- Familiarization with various geotechnical software packages
- Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
Additional Information
- Grow your career with an international gold mining business
- Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the Coromandel region
- Southern Cross Healthcare and Gym Membership benefits
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 13 June 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
