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 primarily responsible for all aspects related to the project site investigations, mine design, mine infrastructure planning and decline development for the underground mine. This key role ensures that all aspects of site investigation, mine design and initial development is carried out as efficiently as possible from a technical perspective.
- Support the Group Mining Engineer with mine design, infrastructure planning and production schedules.
- Support site investigation activities and surface infrastructure requirements.
- Complete vertical development, probe drilling and service holes designs.
- Review and incorporate geotechnical recommendations into stope designs
- Creation and maintenance for mining schedules.
- Assist with building first principals mining cost model for incorporation in the economic model for project studies.
- Ensure that the most up to date development and production designs are integrated into short term schedules as soon as available.
- Ensure geological models are reviewed and discussed when handed over from geology
- Review designs to ensure efficient drilling and blasting.
- Lead the explosives management aspect of the underground including ordering, auditing, and reporting.
Qualifications
- A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or accepted equivalent.
- Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in an underground mining environment.
- Experience of using Deswik software highly regarded.
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
