Mill Maintenance Lead

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 - https://oceanagold.com/

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

Job Description

To Assist the Mechanical Supervisor to lead and supervise personnel and sub-contractors in the safe and efficient execution of maintenance tasks.

Lead mechanical maintenance as planned via the maintenance planning workflow process within allocated budget and time frames.

• Carries out routine maintenance of process plant and site equipment, as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.

• Scope tasks in full to allow the Daily Maintenance planner to accurately plan the work

• Assists with plant operation as required.
• Is available for standby as rostered and as required during plant breakdowns and shutdowns.
• Covers leave absences for the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Ensures that the workshops and yard and the plant site is left tidy after maintenance work is carried out.
• Coaches & Mentors the Maintenance Fitters and Trades Assistants.
• Carries out all other duties that may reasonably be required.

Qualifications

• Drivers License

• Formal trade qualification

• Certification as a Fitter or Fitter/Turner

• Exposure to  engineering or heavy industries preferred

• Exposure to mining or mineral processing industries

• Exposure to leading and supervision of staff and contractors

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Occasionally may be required to work early morning or evening hours to meet global organizational needs.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible