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 join our Projects team as we progress to the feasibility study stage for a new gold mine at Wharekirauponga, 10km north from the existing minesite in Waihi. A rich gold deposit of over 1.5m ounces of gold has been identified and the project is on the government's list of projects to be fast tracked through the consenting process.
You will be esponsible for helping monitor and manage geotechnical operational risks associated with the underground, surface operations along with the tailings storage facility and providing solutions to day to day geotechnical problems.
Key resposnsibilities include:
- Complete geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging for specific drilling programs.
- Implemention and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation.
- 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.
- Understanding of soil and rock mechanics fundamentals in relation to excavation, backfill, tunnelling and ground support design.
- Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary.
- Complete or coordinate the timely preparation of geotechnical reports relating to feasibility and project assessments.
- Report on geotechnical issues as required to Mine Management and Statutory Authorities.
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification in either Geomechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
- Current Driver’s License with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a mining environment is preferred.
- Exposure to Geotechnical Design Work
- Familiarization with Deswik software packages an advantage.
Additional Information
- Excellent opportunity to work on a mining project currently at feasibility study stage.
- Live by the beach, with the Waihi mine site just a 7 minute drive away.
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Plus relocation support.
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 20 March 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
