Company Description
OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental, and social performance. For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.
Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world. They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. operates the Didipio Mine as the Government’s mining contractor under the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement No. 001 and Addendum and Renewal Agreement with areas in the Provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. It’s a world-class Mine and is known to be the first to use Digital Process Automation within the Philippines. Garnered also multiple MGB Safety awards like the prestigious 2016 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award, the highest award conferred by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association and accredited in ISO 14001 and 5001 and with 15+ years of mining ahead of us.
OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply now via our career website:
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold
For more details, check us at https://oceanagold.com/ or visit our Didipio Mine Facebook page.
Applications close on 24 February 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Description
OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Mechanic (Surface Equipment) to perform all aspects of maintenance, repair, testing and monitoring of site mobile equipment, light, heavy and auxiliary equipment to ensure its availability, reliability, and safety in a quality, efficient, safe and environment friendly manner. The role will report to the Supervisor (Surface Equipment).
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Performs preventive, breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on all surface equipment.
- Perform routine basic Electrical and Electronic systems.
- Conducts equipment repairs and refurbishment
- Diagnose and service hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems of equipment.
- Diagnose and repair of drive train, steering, suspension, and brake systems.
- Document equipment maintenance thru work orders and PRONTO
- Relays to supervisor immediate equipment repair requirements and communicate safety and job specific needs
- Suggests ways to prevent future equipment malfunction or improve equipment performance or safety
- Performs tool keeping and housekeeping duties, and takes accountability on issued and toolroom tools and equipment to ensure they are kept tidy, safe to use and complete
- Maintains good housekeeping in work areas and around workshops
Qualifications
- Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Corp. Values and the OceanaGold Way
- High School Graduate or Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical Trade
- At least five (5) years of work experience in Heavy Equipment Servicing or related industry
- With valid Professional Driver’s license
- With Mobile light and heavy equipment ticket
- Exposure to mining, cement, power and other heavy industries is highly regarded
- Holder of TESDA Heavy Equipment Operation/Services NC II is an advantage
- Drive for continuous improvement and innovation
Additional Information
- Highly attractive remuneration package inclusive of health and life insurance benefits
- Great opportunities for career advancement with an international mining company
- Friendly roster with great onsite foods, accommodation, and with transport from point of hire is provided for non-Didipio residents
- Professional development skills training opportunities provided
