Superintendent - Health, Safety & Training

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.

Check us out - www.oceanagold.com

Job Description

Our Waihi operation is currently ramping up production so we have created this new position, to enhance our Health & Safety standards. This will involve the development and continuous improvement of policies and procedures to ensure work site safety is of the highest standard. The role wil also execute the sites Training Management Plan strategies for employees and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the implementation of the Risk Management process, Principal Hazard Management Plans/Principal Control Plans, controlled documents, in a manner which meets best practice standards and ensures continual improvement in the reduction of incidents and injuries.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal IMS standards and industry standards.
• Drive the development of a Health and Safety culture based on interdependence and accountability which is identifiable at all levels of operations, underpinned by the site’s safety behavioural program.
• Manage the internal and external audit requirements for Health and Safety, and make recommendations for enhancements and improved performance relating to non-compliance issues.
• Effectively manage 5 Health & Safety / Training professionals.
• Manage site incident investigations to identify causes and establish controls to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and manage the business units Integrated Management System that is aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 31000.
• Monitor and report on Health and Safety trends and provide recommendations for enhancements/improvements.
• Manage the site’s Learning and Development strategies, inline with the Training Management Plan and industry best practice

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification preferred, accompanied by relevant experience or extensive experience in Health and Safety management and training.
• Lead incident investigation training (ICAM or similar)
• Auditing qualification
• 27565/7093 NZQA Workplace Trainer qualifications (or similar)
• Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within a heavy manufacturing or mining environment and five (5) years in a Health and Safety, or Training role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current New Zealand Health and Safety legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and relevant Codes of Practice.

Additional Information

• Live by the beach, a 5 minute drive from the Waihi mine site.
• Enjoy career development opportunities with an international mining business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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 21 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED