Underground Operator

OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental, and social performance. Since 1990, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities and strong returns for our shareholders. The gold, copper and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects people around the world.

Our global exploration, development and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of operating assets including Didipio Mine in the Philippines, Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand and Haile Gold Mine in the United States. Our operations are supported by corporate offices located in Brisbane, Australia and Denver, USA.

At OceanaGold, health and safety are paramount to the success of our business as are employees who engage in behaviors that align with our values.

• Perform all work required: operate equipment in a safe and productive manner, understand and complete direction from direct supervisor
• Perform all assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Perform all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to safety requirements
• Perform outside work in varying weather conditions and adverse conditions U/G such as water
• Meet physical demands for the role: Be able to lift bags of cement and stick powder and load them on a truck along with the ability to carry ground support, such as bolts and wire panels
• Maintain equipment through safe operation and proper housekeeping and inspections

• On-the-job experience and or vocational training.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Underground experience is prepferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Must be able to climb 25’ vertical ladder sections unaided.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.