Supervisor - Mining (Open Pit Production)

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.

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Job Description

Our Macraes Open Pit team are on the hunt for an experienced mining Supervisor. This position is primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing the open pit mining shift activities to ensure that production and compliance targets are met in a safe and efficient manner. This position works on a 7 days on / 7 off / 7 nights / 7 off roster, with free bus transport to and from site. 

This is a drive in, drive out opportunity with Macraes situated 1 hour drive from Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes and beaches to explore. For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 2.5 hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, kayaking, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to explore on your days off. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate mine crew activities to ensure they are aligned to achieve the mining plan
• Provide input and review the short term mining plan so that priorities and contingencies are understood
• Provide leadership and coaching to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all work carried out within the open pit mine is completed safely and in accordance with safe work procedures and policies at all times.
• Assist the Production Co-ordinator in developing plans to achieve mill feed grade and tonnes targets.
• Assign tasks according to individuals’ abilities and agree what is to be accomplished.  Give clear instructions, actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and hold regular meetings.
• Share wisdom, knowledge and experience with team to encourage increased performance
• Build and maintain effective relationships in order to retain a high performance workforce through engagement, communication and motivation

Qualifications

• New Zealand A or B Grade Quarry Managers’ Certificate of Competency (or the ability to obtain)
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.

Preferred experience:                  

• Minimum 5 to 7 years open pit mining experience and good understanding of all aspects of open cut mining.
• Have a proven record of mining crew supervision and heavy equipment operations.

Additional Information

• Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine. 
• Bring your supervisory experience and develop your career 
• 7 days on / 7 off / 7 nights / 7 off roster. 

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

**Applications close 31 October 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED