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
Responsible for coordinating a baseline environmental monitoring programme to ensure high-quality environmental data is collected prior to a new project commencing. Ensures that there are robust monitoring, reviewing and reporting systems in place in order to demonstrate compliance with consent conditions. Completes relevant projects within the Environmental area (or in conjunction with other departments as required) in an accurate and timely manner that ensures compliance with statutory acts, regulations, consent conditions and company environmental standards.
The Environmental Advisor is to provide environmental, site and consent knowledge to relevant projects either by management, coordination, or participation in projects.
Qualifications
Coordinate a baseline environmental monitoring programme to collect groundwater level, groundwater quality, surface water quality, and stream flow data.
Oversee the installation and maintenance of environmental monitoring instrumentation, including meteorological, groundwater, and surface water monitoring equipment.
Manage data from the monitoring network, undertake QA/QC, and communicate data to relevant parties including consultants.
Assist the operation to meet all OceanaGold standards and guidelines. Participate or lead audits on company standards (environmental and safety) as required. Conduct environmental inspections.
Assist other Environmental staff undertaking monitoring and reporting activities.
Liaise with personnel, consultants, auditors, and legal advisors to ensure company environmental targets are achieved.
Provide specialist environmental advice to projects and personnel as required.
Prepare and review management plans in conjunction with the relevant departments to ensure consent and legal compliance.
Ensure site awareness of regulatory and statutory obligations through day-to-day interaction and specific training and awareness.
Assist with the preparation and writing of compliance reports as directed.
Identify and implement environmental improvements.
Monitor and assess water, sound, air quality, vibration, ecology, and rehabilitation activities.
Advise appropriate site personnel of any non-compliances, non-conformances or environmental irregularities and assist in resolutions.
Carry out administrative functions (write reports, attend meetings, and disseminate information, complete purchase and service orders) commensurate with role.
Participate in an on-call roster to provide 24/7 coverage for monitoring.
Additional Information
Grow your career with an international mining company!
Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the Coromandel region.
Southern Cross Healthcare + 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 28 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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