Experienced Jumbo Operator- Mining
- Full-time
- Macraes
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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.
Check us out - www.oceanagold.com
This is a residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, New Zealand.
Have you mastered the Jumbo, why not bring that skill and experience to Macraes, home of New Zealand's largest gold mine. You will be joining an established site which has been operating the new Golden Point Mine for 3 years, working for a business committed to safely and sustainably mining the Otago goldfields. Responsibilities include:
- Undertake all tasks safely or stop the job.
- Ensure all ground support is installed to minimum standard or above as required.
- Ability to accurately markup faces to Mine plans and Memos and follow those plans.
- Ensuring all headings are mined to size, online and gradient.
- As senior team members you will promote a positive team culture, lead by example and mentor trainee operators.
- A minimum of 10 years underground mining experience, 5 on a Jumbo.
- Competence at installation of bolts and mesh and at boring headings, including declines.
- Proven experience operating Sandvik Jumbo Drills.
- Experience with Spiling and SDA’s advantageous
- Experience as a Loader Operator and Development Charge Up.
- Current full drivers license
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
- 7 on 7 off lifestyle roster
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
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 28 August 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
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