Engineer - Maintenance (Technical Writer)

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 is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Engineer - Maintenance (Technical Writer)  to have properly formatted and detailed SOPs, SWIs and other documents on file to ensure work execution safety and quality.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop written safe working procedures (SOP), Safe Work Instructions (SWI) and other related technical documents for the maintenance department
• Ability to use word processing software (MS Word) and other documents development software to produce high standard documents
• Ability to use word processing software (MS Word) and other documents development software to produce high standard documents

Qualifications

Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way

Educational Background:  Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree

Work Experience and Background: Mining or other heavy industries 

Knowledge: Technical knowledge of earthmoving, mining and minerals processing equipment maintenance techniques

Skills: Technical document writing

Abilities: Delivery of work as per deadlines, Multi tasking 

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 
• 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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