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
The Geologist – Resource Development is responsible for carrying out geological functions related to drilling campaigns supporting near mine resource development and exploration projects in immediate proximity to the Waihi Mining Operations. The role includes responsibility for the collection and management of geological data and technical support for the company’s drilling activities, and analysis of collected data to inform modelling inputs and short and medium term drilling strategies. The role may be required to support Mine Geologists on occasions with geological functions related to ore control.
- Produce drillhole designs for resource/reserve drilling at appropriate drill spacing to define and convert resources for studies and mine design
- Support the execution of the diamond drill programme as per drill designs Provide input into amendments to the programme and design additions to the programme as required
- Provide support and coverage for the Project Geologist as requirement in overseeing the routine activities of the department
- Planning and execution of activities to ensure delivery of underground drilling program to achieve the departmental schedule, budget and strategy that are determined each year
- Conduct Task Observations and Inspections on a regular basis.
- Management and liaison with our drilling contractors to ensure they conform to quality and safety, standards as stipulated in the drilling contract
- Assist with Resource Development projects including void modelling, geological modelling and geometallurgy campaigns on an as required basis.
Qualifications
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Tertiary Qualification – B Sc. Geology with Honours or honours equivalent
- 2 Years Post-Graduate experience
- Minimum - 2 years in mining operations
