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
Are you a recent graduate or final year student, studying surveying, engineering or earth science? Join the survey team of New Zealand's biggest gold mine. This will be a dual resource role, supporting our underground and open pit operations with the coaching and mentoring of our Technical Services professionals. Surveying is a key part of the mining process, contributing to the achievement of production targets. Responsibilities include:
- Installation & maintenance of laser alignment system for development headings.
- Issue Mining Instructions for the jumbo operators.
- Complete regular survey pickups and CMS laser surveys
- Provide regular information and reports on asbuilt vs design variances, including identification of Overbreak and within profile areas.
- Develop and maintain survey control points that ensure the highest accuracy for the mine.
- Assist in various studies and projects associated with mine development and preparations for mine production.
- Prioritise, coordinate, and execute all production survey tasks requested by internal customers to meet the requirements of the production schedule
- Undertake production based survey field tasks in a safe and timely manner
- Assist the Senior Mine Surveyor with end of month as built surveys and processing of data
- Utilise survey and 3D modelling computer software to process and disseminate survey data as required in the appropriate format (hardcopy and digital).
- Undertake deformation monitoring surveys as directed
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Surveying, Engineering or Earth Science, or Equivalent
- Current New Zealand Drivers License, with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
Additional Information
- An excellent opportunity to learn about open pit and underground mining.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a 8 on, 6 off roster
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare and attractive salary.
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 14 September 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
