Mechanical Trades Assistant (Process Plant)

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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Working as part of the Macraes Processing Plant, this role will include assisting trades staff (Maintenance Fitters and Electricians), performing preventative maintenance tasks, as well as other general duties to support the Maintenance team in a safe and efficient manner.
7 on / 7 off (dayshift only) roster

• Provide routine lubrication services via a scheduled lubrication regime.
• Undertake and provide feedback of prescribed Preventative Maintenance checks.
• Assist in the Preventative Maintenance tasks of asset condition monitoring including vibration analysis, oil sampling and analysis, and database updates.
• Assist trades staff as required, including alignment and bearing tasks
• General workshop duties including the maintaining of a clean workshop to ensure a safe and tidy workspace

• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.
• No formal qualification however a good mechanical aptitude will be required.
• Forklift operator’s certificate (F-endorsement) is preferred
• Previous experience in a 24-hour, continual process production environment and in a heavy industrial environment under extreme conditions is preferred but not essential

• Join Macraes, New Zealand’s largest gold mine
• 7 on / 7 off (dayshift only) roster
• Great opportunity to start a career in mining!

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 18 December 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED