Tech Services- Sample Tech

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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The Sample Technician is responsible for collecting samples, labeling samples, and operating in a safe and efficient manner.

Paid on the job training.

Job Duties:

• Sticker sample bags for 5150 drills
• Take bags and tags to 6290 drills
• Take proper field duplicate samples
• Take proper collar samples when necessary
• Pick up samples from drills and take to lab with CRM and SRM
• Follow company safety and environmental standards
• Complete Stop & Think forms for each new task
• Assist with connex work

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Able to lift 50lbs

Key Working Relationships 

• Excellent problem solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation of solutions.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring and the ability to modify priorities where necessary to achieve these goals.
  • The ability to make a decision from a range of competing options where the outcomes are not entirely predictable.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convince others to co-operate and contribute.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, talk, hear, and see.
• Be able to walk over rugged terrain up to 6 miles per day in hot & humid and/or cold weather with occasional rain & snow.
• 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 setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways, off-road, and on an active mine site.
• 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.

• Be part of an international mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Cohesive, high-performance team
• Unlock your potential and make your mark with an innovative and progressive work team

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

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED