Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technical Services team as we look to ramp up production at Waihi.
Set in a stunning residential location, you can enjoy the local beaches and stunning scenery of the Coromandel region on and 8/6 roster.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities Complete geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging for specific drilling programs.
Implement and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
Input into the collection, interpretation , and reporting of geotechnical monitoring data.
Management of geotechnical QA/QC and Monitoring databases in line with site guidelines.
Undertake regular geotechnical inspections of all underground infrastructure that requires geotechnical input or monitoring in relation to Ground and Strata Instability.
Assist with the review and implementation of site Geotechnical Management Systems such as the Principal Hazard Management Plan and the Ground Control Management Plan.
Provide geotechnical support services to the mining operation in relation to day to day development and production processes.
Assist in drill and blast design in relation to Stope Assessment, Slope Stability and/or Tunnel Design.
Understanding of soil and rock mechanics fundamentals in relation to excavation, backfill, tunnelling and ground support design.
Qualifications A minimum of 2 years' experience in a mining or underground environment preferred.
Relevant tertiary qualification in either Geomechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
Exposure to geotechnical design work.
Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support design and underground mining QA/QC programs.
Additional Information Grow your career with an international gold mining business Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the Coromandel region Southern Cross Healthcare and Gym Membership benefits 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 27 November 2024.
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED