Supervisor – Water Management

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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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.

Applications close 12 March 2025.  Shortlisting will commence immediately. 

OceanaGold is seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Supervisor – Water Management to optimize the water treatment plant requirements with utilization and throughput being obtained and water quality standards are met by the use of sound operating practices, Standard operating procedures, and personnel working in a safe and efficient manner to ensure all are sustainable on a daily basis and to Supervise the facilities outside the processing plant that has a direct impact to process operations. The role will report to the Superintendent-Water Management.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• The ability to effectively manage and optimize the operations of the water processing facilities to achieve maximum efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, such as developing contingency plans for unexpected challenges that may arise during project implementation.
• The ability to apply safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries and other adverse consequences and to ensure that all safety risks have been identified, assessed and satisfactorily mitigated.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Degree in Engineering or any related field

Work Experience and Background:

• Minimum of 5 years Construction, Mining or Mineral Processing Plant experience with at least five (2) years supervisory experience
• Exposure to Water Treatment Facilities, including chemical reagents utilization
• Previous experience within a performance-based culture would be an advantage
• Previous manpower, process, and project management

 Specialization/License:

• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge:

• Excellent planning, organizing, prioritization capabilities, and budgeting
• Philippine Environmental laws and regulatory guidelines

Skills:

• High-level computer skills

Abilities:

• Able to mentor water treatment team members
• Display a high degree of safety and environmental awareness and a drive for continuous improvement
• Results-oriented and ability to consistently deliver against plans

• Highly attractive remuneration package inclusive of health and life insurance benefits;
• Great opportunities for career advancement with a multi-national mining company;
• Friendly roster schedule with great onsite foods, accommodation, gym, and transport from point of hire is provided for non-Didipio residents; and
• Professional development skills training opportunities are provided.