Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Open pit maintenance
The opportunity
OceanaGold are seeking a self-motivated individual to be based at our Macraes site to support Open Pit Mine Operation. If this position appeals to you, we welcome your application and trust you will embrace this exciting opportunity. As New Zealand adjusts to life under Covid-19 Level 3 alert we understand this is a difficult time for our nation and while launching the recruitment of this role, an appointment will not be made until the Level-3 Covid-19 isolation period is lifted.
Heavy mining machinery
Enjoy the outdoors lifestyle of the Otago region
Competitive salary plus Southern Cross medical insurance
Want to work half of the year?
Working on an attractive seven days on, seven days off roster with rotating day and night shifts means you can enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that the region has to offer or be there for the kids.
You already know what you will be doing as an HD mechanic, at Macraes you will repair, maintain, rebuild, service and inspect our mining fleet, machinery and other field-based equipment.
Experience as a heavy diesel mechanic with large machinery, a focus on safety, and excellent communication skills are crucial to your success in this role along with a proven ability to work under pressure and independently.
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So, what's in it for you?
A competitive salary based on experience
Southern Cross medical insurance for you and subsidised for your partner and dependent children
PPE gear
Training and development
Bus service between Dunedin and the mine site
You will bring with you the following skills:
A trade qualification in heavy automotive engineering
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Significant experience in mechanical repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery in open pit environments on large mining excavators, trucks, drills rigs, graders, dozers and other ancillary equipment
Ideally certificates in- first aid, forklift, overhead gantry and non-slewing crane, rigging and slinging and work at height to the relevant New Zealand standards
The ability to work independently whilst maintaining a high quality of work
A high standard of safety
Hold a full, clean, current driver's licence and confident driving a manual vehicle
Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing
About the company
OceanaGold Corporation is a mid-tier, multinational gold producer with assets in the Philippines, New Zealand and the United States. On the North Island of New Zealand, the Company operates the high-grade Waihi Gold Mine while on the South Island, the company operates the country's largest gold mine, the Macraes Goldfield.
At OceanaGold, health and safety is paramount to the success of our business as are employees who engage in behaviours that align with our values.
