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
Our Waihi Operation is looking for an experienced Underground Electrician who can carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and remedy faults and install and maintain underground electrical plant and installations.
We will offer practical and rewarding experiences which will keep your workday varied. This will include but is not limited to training on submersible pumps, high voltage switching, leaky feeder communications systems, tele remote load haul dump operating systems, VSD’s and PLC’s..
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a highly driven team committed to the safe production of gold
- Diagnosing faults or breakdowns
- Undertaking repairs or component change-outs as required to minimise mining electrical equipment downtime
- Support the asset management plan by carrying out scheduled electrical maintenance inspections
- Maintain high levels of housekeeping in the work area; maintains and keeps tools clean
- Inspect and maintain underground pumping systems
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of a new underground pumping station
Qualifications
- New Zealand Electrical Practicing licence
- Hold, or have the ability to obtain an Electrical Mining endorsement.
- Working at heights and previous HV experience desirable
- Full Driver Licence, competent with driving manual vehicles
- At least 2 years relevant underground mining or heavy industrial experience
Additional Information
- Grow your career with an international mining company!
- 7 days on, 7 days off roster
- Southern Cross Health Insurance + Gym Membership benefits
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 24 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
