Engineer - Geotechnical

Details of the offer

Full-time

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.

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 an 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.

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