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
OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Safety Officer who will ensure the safe execution of Mineral Exploration and Drilling activities. In addition, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines, advise and report on safety topics, conducts risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures to create a safe workplace across all of our exploration projects. The role is Fixed Term, Surigao based and reports to the Senior Geologist - Exploration.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Support Mineral Exploration and Drilling activities
- Ensuring a safe work environment and keeping our people safe
- Ensure compliance with MGB regulatory requirements
- Assist in the planning of PHMP Audits, monitor all actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure all PHMP-related documents are updated;
- Lead and implement a system of inspection to detect all hazards of the operation and report or inform (to) all concerned of all safety and health hazards;
- Monitor and plan actions for the attainment of Didipio Mine Occupational Safety objectives and targets, and compliance with OGC Safety Standards;
- Implement the Permit to Work system including the training and assessment required;
- Ensure incidents are properly reported, documented, and investigated to prevent a recurrence;
- Ensure the timely and effective completion of safety tasks, objectives, and targets;
- Ensure good relationships with regulators such as with MGB;
- Prepare daily reports of inspection and informing the department heads' concern and union/employees’ representative on the places inspected as to ventilation, sanitation, unsafe acts/conditions, and working procedures;
- Assist the training team in providing the employees and contractors with accident prevention and other safety-related training
- Assist in recommending, implementing, and complying with the safety and health programs in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by MGB
- Preparation, review, and submission in a timely manner of a comprehensive Annual Health and Safety Program to MGB including other relevant OHS reports for DOLE & MGB
- Assist in the effective implementation and continual improvement of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System; and
- Ensure the effective implementation of ISO 45001 Internal Audits.
Qualifications
- Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way;
- Graduate of any Engineering related courses;
- With three (3) years of experience in a Mining operation and/or mine safety works;
- Relevant experience at Mineral Exploration and Drilling Projects
- With one (1) year of experience in ISO 14001, 45001, 50001, or 9001 Management Systems establishment and implementation work;
- With previous accreditation under MGB and/or DOLE as Safety Inspector/Officer;
- Completed forty (40) hours of Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training
- Computer literate and with good presentation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written;
- With a valid Professional Driver’s License
Additional Information
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.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold
Applications close 22 March 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the Philippines.
