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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.

Check us out - www.oceanagold.com

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!

Applications close 25 October 2023.  Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.


Job Description

You will be responsible for conducting general activities within the processing operations & maintenance areas as directed.

  • Operate and maintain Carbon Regeneration and Desorption processes
  • Operate and maintain Electrowinning and Smelting processes
  • Operate Reagent mixing and transferring plant
  • Monitoring and documenting Reagent levels as required
  • Operate Water Cart to manage dust suppression
  • Perform or assist with Process Inventory sampling
  • Assist with scrap metal removal
  • Be accountable for the daily adoption of plans and schedules
  • Assist with maintenance activities in the processing area when required
  • Perform plant isolations in accordance with site procedures
  • Maintain high level of hygiene standards in specific areas
  • Maintain high level of housekeeping standards in all areas
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting equipment problems and reporting in a timely manner
  • Entering plant data into spreadsheets
  • Entering work requests and purchasing items through Pronto system

Qualifications

  • Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
  • Ability to drive mobile equipment would be favourable – forklift, skid steer loader, front end loader, excavator, water cart, telehandler
  • Working at heights, confined space and chemical handler experience would be favourable                            

Additional Information

  • Full time permanent role 7 days on 7 days off lifestyle roster
  • Southern Cross Healthcare and Gym Membership benefits
  • Work for the largest gold mining company in New Zealand 
  1. Full-time
  2. Production

Job Location

Waihi

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