Business Partner - Health and Safety (Underground) Full time
10 days ago, from Oceanagold Corporation
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.
Job Description
Enjoy the lifestyle of an 8/6 roster and working at a residential mine which is a close drive to the Waihi township and stunning beaches. This role manages & develops continuous improvement, a positive safety culture & behaviours to deliver OceanaGold's Health and Safety service provision to the underground mining department.
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring that Risk Management processes, Principal Hazard Management Plans/Principal Control Plans are optimized to meet reduction of accident and injury prevention within the operations.
Ensure compliance with Underground Mining regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Support the development of a positive Health and Safety culture based on interdependence and accountability which is identifiable at all levels of operations.
Actively participate in internal and external audits for Health, Safety and Environment and make recommendations for enhancements and improved performance relating to non-compliance issues.
Assist in leading site incident investigations to identify causes and establish controls to prevent reoccurrence.
Comply with all health and safety requirements and observe all company policies and procedures.
Manage and communicate with the team to create a unified approach across the site safety functions that has a common direction, purpose and strategy.
Qualifications
Qualifications in Health and Safety Management and/or Occupational Health (Desirable)
Full and Current Driver License & the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
Experience/exposure to cross-disciplinary mining practices (Desirable)
Minimum five years operational mining (or other related industries) experience (Mandatory)
Additional Information
Competitive salary package, incentive plan & free Southern Cross Healthcare.
Live & work in Waihi, gateway to the stunning Coromandel.
Enjoy the flexibility of an 8/6 roster (days only).
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 13 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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