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
- Maintain a geological model of near mine resources
- Responsibility for the design and management of grade control drilling programmes and liaison with the Resource Development team with regards to the timely execution of these programmes
- Complete grade control and resource estimates within specified time frames
- Ensure data integrity and management is of a high standard and ore control objectives and timeframes are being met
- Manage QAQC processes and protocols. Assist the ore control geologists in completing regular reports
- Participate in site reconciliation processes and reporting
- Provide cover for ore control geologists leave as required
- Assist the technical team in meeting short and medium-term forecast targets
- Identify, implement and manage projects within the mine geology department
- Complete model documentation and maintain an updated record of current and completed site models
- Provide technical assistance in the compilation of geological data for both the company, and statutory reports
- Provide coverage for Senior Geologist
- Share wisdom, knowledge and experience with team to encourage increased performance
- Challenge attitudes and behaviours to promote wider thinking
- Ensure human and industrial relations issues are handled in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Geology
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in Open Pit or Underground Geology
- With a valid Professional Driver’s license
- Proficient in 3D software packages (Leapfrog, Deswik etc)
- Possess a strong drive for health and safety management
- Drive for continuous improvement and innovation
Additional Information
- Grow your career with OceanaGold
- Lifestyle roster working eight days on and six days off
- Permanent full-time role at our Waihi operation, New Zealand
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 16 July 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
