Mining operator jobs
Build Your Career as a Mining Operator at OceanaGold
A career as a Mining Operator at OceanaGold is your opportunity to become a hands-on, safety-first professional in the mining industry. Operators are the engine of our sites, using heavy machinery like drills, loaders, and trucks to extract resources. This role requires physical stamina and an unwavering commitment to our strong safety culture to protect yourself and your team.
While experience with heavy machinery is an advantage, it is not essential. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in logistics, construction, or other trades and provide comprehensive training to ensure you are confident and competent. OceanaGold’s team culture is built on a shared commitment to safety, care, respect, integrity, performance, and teamwork.
Unique Career Opportunities for Mining Operators
We believe in promoting from within. We offer clear advancement paths for operators to grow into leadership and supervisory roles, building a long-term career with us. Our flexible roster schedules provide a unique work-life balance, allowing for extended periods of time off to spend with family, travel, or pursue your hobbies.
As a Mining Operator, you'll play a key role in the daily success of our mines. Check out the latest job opportunities below and start your journey with OceanaGold. If you don’t see the exact position you are looking for, be sure to set up job alerts to be notified when new mining operator jobs become available.
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The reliability engineer plays a key role in reducing equipment failures and optimizing asset performance by establishing and utilizing a robust PM strategy and plant item reliability framework. Their
Reference
3ed5bcf2-b256-48a1-9869-9c7143123466
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Waihi
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Waihi
Description
The planning and scheduling team’s primary purpose is to ensure all work is fully scoped and resourced in the CMMS and providing the execution team with an achievable plan that has been confirmed with
Reference
26b2c627-4654-4bae-9197-e61b6fafe811
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Assume a critical role in overseeing all processing area electrical and instrumentation planning activities. Execute complex electrical and instrumentation/control installation and repair on Crushing,
Reference
4605f841-f1ee-4f9b-a2fd-c6cb59d69cfa
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
No more FIFO! Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away
Reference
0d76f817-86d7-4d51-9e3f-76e3c26ec730
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The reliability engineer plays a key role in reducing equipment failures and optimizing asset performance by establishing and utilizing a robust PM strategy and plant item reliability framework. Their
Reference
3ed5bcf2-b256-48a1-9869-9c7143123466
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Waihi
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Waihi
Description
The planning and scheduling team’s primary purpose is to ensure all work is fully scoped and resourced in the CMMS and providing the execution team with an achievable plan that has been confirmed with
Reference
26b2c627-4654-4bae-9197-e61b6fafe811
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Assume a critical role in overseeing all processing area electrical and instrumentation planning activities. Execute complex electrical and instrumentation/control installation and repair on Crushing,
Reference
4605f841-f1ee-4f9b-a2fd-c6cb59d69cfa
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
No more FIFO! Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away
Reference
0d76f817-86d7-4d51-9e3f-76e3c26ec730
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa Smith