Seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Engineer – Mining who will be responsible for delivering all drill and blast engineering functions for the underground mine to ensure physicals are achieved in line with the life of mine plans and will report to the Senior Engineer – Mining.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Oversee the stoping process including preparation to execution of stope designs, reconciliation of completed stopes, and communicating stoping activities to operations and contractors
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers ensuring their compliance to company standards and regulations
• Prepare explosive reports and statutory requirements of drill and blast function-related requests of MGB, PNP, etc. in a timely manner
• Perform timely preparation of drill, charge designs, and stope notes to ensure that blasted stocks are maintained
• Guide junior and graduate Drill & Blast engineers through effective coaching and mentoring
• Monitor the consumables and coordinates requirements with the procurement team as needed
• Analyzes rock characteristics to predict fragmentation outcomes
• Utilize geological data to forecast fragmentation outcomes
• Apply statistical methods to validate fragmentation predictions
• Coordinate with geologists and engineers to optimize blast performance
• Utilize software tools to model blast scenarios and modifies blast parameters under supervision to improve efficiency as well as evaluates blast results against predefined benchmarksConducts safety assessments and identifies potential hazards in blast plans

Seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Process Technician who will be responsible to safely monitor, operate, and manage gold room processes and equipment to achieve the set target, to produce high quality Dore Bullion, maintain the gravity and gold room equipment, and optimizing its performance and efficiency. Also to ensure all equipment related to the Gold Room Facility are well maintained. The position will report to the Senior Metallurgist.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Conform to the safety standards, operation procedures and security protocols as set;
• Report any safety, environmental hazards and security incidents inside the Gold Room;
• Ensure that the products produced under supervision meet all specifications set by the Gold room Metallurgist targeting the highest purity of the Super-Concentrates with shake table operation, and Dore Bullion through Smelting;
• Maintains detailed reports of operation completing and updating log sheets, logbooks and checklists accurately and on time each shift;
• Checks measurements, adjusts and carries out minor maintenance of gold room and gravity equipment when directed;
• Report to supervisor any damage to equipment or at-risk situation that could lead to plant shutdown;
• Perform minor Preventive Maintenance and servicing of the Gold room and Gravity Equipment;
• Assist in other tasks for instance circuit sampling and survey as required; and
• Always maintain excellent standards of housekeeping on every area of gold room in accordance with the Work Area Standard.

About the role

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Senior Engineer – Project Execution for a fixed term employment (2 years) who will be responsible in the execution and delivery of various projects planned to sustain mining operations and various external projects are completed safely, within an approved budget, and time frame. The role will assist the Section Superintendent in all areas of responsibilities within the section for the Business Services Department. The role will report to the Superintendent – Project Execution.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Adherence to OGPI procedures on Health and Safety having a strong commitment to  ensuring safe project execution. 
• Adherence to OGPI Contractor Management Procedures.
• Develop, manage, and lead a team of field engineers. 
• Provide oversight and administration to all projects being undertaken for the mining operations and community projects, this will include basic community infrastructure to major complex builds. 
•  Ensure all approved project construction plans are executed in accordance with specifications, schedule and budget requirements.
• Develop construction methodologies to ensure seamless execution, efficiency, provide scheduling opportunities, and properly manage risks involved in achieving target deliverables.
• Facilitate contingency measures for catch up opportunities to be able to complete projects within a specified schedule.  
• Establish and maintain engineering systems, appropriate checks and balances are in place to ensure procedural compliance and accuracy; and put in place appropriate communication tools to mitigate the risk of miscommunication, re-work, and loss.
• Maintain records of all projects under execution, providing an up-to-date database for management review. 
• Monitor the reporting of workplace incidents and hazards to ensure effective risk mitigation is maintained.
• Assist in the formulation and reviews of the document control system to ensure that applicability and effectiveness is achieved and that the quality is aligned with the OGC’s document control standard
• Timely generation of shift and weekly reports, contractor’s equipment and manpower timesheet verification, variation reports, and;  
•  Work with other departmental personnel, area owners, and end users to deliver the projects to everyone’s satisfaction. 

Seeking two (2) suitably qualified and reliable Operator – Process Plant to optimize performance of all operating circuits within the plant, while working safely and efficiently, by following sound operating philosophies and standard operating procedures and actively participating in the departmental training scheme to ensure optimization of the plant occurs at all times. The role will report to the Supervisor - Process Operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide basic technical support to Process Ops and Process team
• Effectively manage and optimize the operations of a process plant facility in order to achieve maximum efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
• Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, such as developing contingency plans for unexpected challenges that may arise during project implementation
• Apply safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse consequences and to ensure that all safety risks have been identified, assessed and satisfactorily mitigated
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wide variety of vehicles and equipment by applying the most cost-effective and best maintenance practice to improve availability and extend equipment lifespan
• Follow standard procedures for optimizing process plant recovery and throughput
• Follow organizational procedures and protocols for workplace emergencies, including safe evacuation, and emergency response
• Follow directions from superiors in conducting maintenance activities;
• Comply with all department procedures
• Raise issues in performing routine maintenance activities in a timely manner
• Contribute to safety implementation by complying with the safety policies and procedures

Oversees the day-to-day water operations of the company within the bounds of its rules, regulations, policies and applicable laws with the objective of ensuring the operations of the company’s water production and network assets are in accordance with acceptable industry standards and practices.

• Assign, evaluate and supervise the work of the Water Treatment Operators who are responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with the operation of the company’s water treatment facilities.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant requiring complete treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare work schedules, determine water processing requirements, and interpret gauged data. Evaluate and recommend improvement and modifications.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and supervise the expenditures.
• Ensure the compliance to OHS, EMS, and SOP’s including the Code of Conduct and other company policies.
• Performs related work as required.

Seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Process Technician who will be responsible to safely monitor, operate, and manage gold room processes and equipment to achieve the set target, to produce high quality Dore Bullion, maintain the gravity and gold room equipment, and optimizing its performance and efficiency. Also to ensure all equipment related to the Gold Room Facility are well maintained. The position will report to the Senior Metallurgist.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Conform to the safety standards, operation procedures and security protocols as set
• Report any safety, environmental hazards and security incidents inside the Gold Room
• Ensure that the products produced under supervision meet all specifications set by the Gold room Metallurgist targeting the highest purity of the Super-Concentrates with shake table operation, and Dore Bullion through Smelting
• Maintains detailed reports of operation completing and updating log sheets, logbooks and checklists accurately and on time each shift
• Checks measurements, adjusts and carries out minor maintenance of gold room and gravity equipment when directed
• Report to supervisor any damage to equipment or at-risk situation that could lead to plant shutdown
• Perform minor Preventive Maintenance and servicing of the Gold room and Gravity Equipment
• Assist in other tasks for instance circuit sampling and survey as required
• Always maintain excellent standards of housekeeping on every area of gold room in accordance with the Work Area Standard

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) who will be responsible for the implementation and supervision of systems required in ensuring the quality completion of mobile & equipment maintenance services and optimize the production and efficiency of mobile plant equipment by analyzing and reviewing processes, technologies, and equipment performance.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Engineering Design and Project Management
• Equipment and process Analysis
• Assist and coordinate in the condition monitoring analysis, and equipment troubleshooting to identify failure modes
• Making decisions on what maintenance type to use to manage various operating conditions and conduct final checking of equipment and recommends release
• Plan and estimate required hours of work and skills required to perform the task
• Responsible for the maintenance of organized and updated documentation for all maintenance works including safety documentation, work plans, maintenance records, tools and equipment inventories, and all other important data necessary for the records
• Provide reports and activity updates to Superiors and assists in ensuring the timely submission of all types of Mobile Maintenance reports
• Implement maintenance activities with the appropriate recording and reporting tools in place to mitigate the risk of any breakdown and reworks
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensures all work orders and maintenance logs are closed out when work is finished
• Formulate insights and recommendations for modification and enhancement to improve quality and efficiency
• Develops strategies that promote an increase in efficiency and productivity
• Inspection of mechanical equipment and facilities to meet standards set by law and by the Company
• Provide mechanical engineering discipline support to production, maintenance and project teams

Seeking three (3) suitably, qualified, and reliable Control System Engineers who will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Distributed Control System and conducting audit and monitoring of equipment control reliability. The role also entails representing the Company to all required permits, agencies, and partners. The role will report to the Electrical Superintendent.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the engineering, implementation, and maintenance of advance control applications under the Distribution Control System (DCS), Rockwell Automation (SCADA) and motor frequency drives (VFD)
• Perform CENTUM VP, SCADA and VFD maintenance
• Lead the design of measurement and control element devices, device signals and transmission media
• Perform industrial process measurement and control
• Support conceptual design of control and information systems and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) in accordance with the design
• Assess plant facilities, process arrangement, and take lead role in troubleshooting any control system abnormalities and issues that may arise 
• Develop industrial process procedures for operations and maintenance team and the alignment of the control systems to maintenance processes and practices for managing spares, producing instructions and SOPs