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
To manage the operation, monitoring, surveillance and compliance of Tailings Storage Facilities and other dams on the mine site, and to provide geotechnical, civil engineering and project management expertise to a variety of other projects including geotechnical investigations and assessment, geotechnical support to mine operations, earthworks construction and other infrastructure.
Key responsibilities:-
- Ensure regular surveillance and monitoring of embankments is undertaken, reviewed, analysed and reported on a regular basis.
- Develop and maintain Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals, Emergency Action Plans, and other documentation required for compliance and safe operation of tailings and water dams.
- Oversee and assist with earthworks construction, material selection, quality control, earthworks testing, record keeping and reporting.
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance of dams and other structures in terms of resource and building consent requirements
- Prepare annual forecast budgets for ongoing spend on data collection, equipment, software, contractors and consultants, etc.
- Plan and deliver geotechnical assessments to support project studies, resource consent applications and mine planning.
- Undertake geotechnical modelling, analysis and assessment work, ensuring such work is appropriately reviewed by internal staff or consultants.
- Understand and maintain close familiarity with site Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP) and Principal Hazard Management Plan (PHMP) for Ground Instability.
Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology (or alternative with a commensurate level of industry experience and professional development).
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles.
- 8+ years’ relevant experience.
Additional Information
- Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight, with a "long weekend" every other week.
- Develop your Geotechnical / Civil Engineering skills at NZ's largest mining operation.
- Competitive salary package includes bonus and free private medical insurance.
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 13 August 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
