Grader Operator - Mining (underground)

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

Bring your Grader Operator talents to OceanaGold, working for our expanding underground operation at Macraes. Provide a high standard of grade finishing for a variety of areas across site.

Responsibilities:

• Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade and lower scarified to loosen packed aggregates to permit grading
• Endure all work is carried our to the highest standards of health & safety.
• Communicate with underground traffic road working activities
• Operate other heavy equipment and other related duties as required if permitted/trained
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment operated.

• Holds certification of grader operation or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience in roles that include operation of large equipment
• Full clean drivers license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

• Work for an international gold mining business
• Join the hard-working Underground Mining operations team 
• 7 days on / 7 days off roster (days and nights)

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 13 September 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED