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.
Job Description
The Process Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain plant equipment for an ore processing facility.
- Experienced in stick welding, arc welding and general fabrication
- Ability to layout repair and install piping systems
- Experience with troubleshooting and repairing lubrication and hydraulic systems
- Experience with troubleshooting and repairing lubrication and hydraulic systems
- Ability to operate power tools and equipment
- Must have a good understanding of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting and repair
- Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks
- Basic blue-print reading
- Develop leadership skills and mentor other techs
- Good understanding of how to use and read measuring tools include tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.
- Work with process operations to optimize plant and correct deficiencies
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems including changing of rollers and replacing gearboxes
- Experienced in the use of overhead cranes and safe rigging practices
- Must be able to operate mobile equipment including forklift, scissor lift, man lift and telehandler
- Possess basic fabrication skills
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of industrial or mining mechanical experience desirable.
- Experience with Industrial Lubrication or material handling desirable
- Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, piping systems/process piping, conveyor systems
- Experience troubleshooting various mechanical systems
- Exposure to Predictive and preventative Maintenance, CMMS- Work Order Management System
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
- Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
- Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
Additional Information
- Full time position working in the stable gold mining industry.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more.
- Paid training available and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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
Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
