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Underground Electrician - Mining

  1. Full-time
  2. Macraes

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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.

Check us out - www.oceanagold.com


Job Description

Our Macraes Operation is looking for an Underground Electrician to carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and remedy faults and install and maintain underground electrical plant and installations. With a 7 on / 7 off roster, you'll gain that work/life balance, with 6 months off per year! 

We will offer practical and rewarding experiences/training 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:

  • Install and Maintain Underground electrical and communication networks
  • Diagnosing faults or breakdowns
  • Undertake repairs
  • Assist with the operation and maintenance of the underground dewatering system
  • Carry out electrical installation work

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
  • Relevant underground mining or heavy industrial experience preferred but not essential, full traning will be available
  • Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse a problem and assess the most appropriate solution.

Additional Information

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  • Attractive 7 on, 7 off rotating day/night shift roster
  • Free transport to site from Oamaru and Dunedin 
  • $124-140,000 per annum dependent on experience  

 

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 18 March 2024 . Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

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