Consultant - Maintenance (UG Equipment - Mobile/Auto Electrician)

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Senior Specialist – Maintenance (UG Equipment – Mobile/Auto Electrician) to safely manage the maintenance of all underground mobile equipment. The role will report to the Superintendent – Maintenance (Mobile/Underground).

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure all work orders are completed and filled out correctly and rectify if not
• Ensure compliance with site and workshop standards relating to isolations and correct use of tags
• Liaise before each shift with supervisors and leading hands to obtain all the necessary information about the work areas/tasks
• Work with supervisors and lead hands with PRONTO to ensure correct entered work order, CCD parts ordering allocation
• Assist and coach supervisors and technicians to carry out mechanical repair, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault finding, and maintain plant and mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve production and cost targets and to solve unplanned equipment unavailability events
• Assist and coach supervisors and technicians to conduct mobile and plant equipment upgrades/modifications as required and to complete auto mine levels setups, mapping of drives and compiling reports
• Carry out operator and maintenance personnel training

Qualifications

• Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
• Licensed Engineer is an advantage
• With work experience in motor vehicle (Mechanic and Electrical) and Sandvik L&H Automation
• Minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in underground mobile equipment maintenance or related industry with exposure to Sandvik mechanized mining equipment, auto electrical, automation maintenance, and repairs
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on mobile machinery with the ability to diagnose faults and rectify them in a time-efficient manner
• With a valid Professional Driver’s license
• Preferably with Sandvik training certification in Electrical and Automation

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Travel provided to and from work 
• Rice allowance 
• Health Insurance 
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work:  To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER:  OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com

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