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.

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Responsible for providing senior geotechnical and civil engineering advice in relation to tailings storage facilities, open pit and special projects on the surface.

• Accountable for the integrity of the tailings facility.
• Responsible for liaising with the Principal Engineer, EOR, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams.
• Accountable for any change management requirement in relation to operation of the TSFs
• Responsible for all dam monitoring systems (including but not limited to Piezometers, Deformation markers, InSAR etc).
• Quarterly TSF compliance reporting and submission to the OGC Tailings Governance Committee.
• Familiar with regional, domestic and International Dam Safety, Consent and Regulatory aspects including but not limited to  GISTM Standards, NZ Building Code.
• Responsible for the preparation and implementation of a site-specific Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) for the TSFs.
• Dam Construction and structural enabling works on TSF’s.
• Contract and Cost Management.
• Implementation and maintenance effective geotechnical risk controls and management for a safe operation/maintenance.
• Undertake routine geotechnical data collection activities where required such as drill core logging, face mapping, test pits, borehole, prism and seepage monitoring, etc.
• Processing and evaluation of prism, radar, and inclinometer slope monitoring data.
• Undertake routine and regular inspections of pit walls, excavations, waste rock stacks and other surface infrastructure relevant.
• Responsible for Surface and Slope drainage/water management.

• Tertiary qualified to at least Bachelor’s degree level in either Civil, Geotechnical or Mine Engineering.

• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.             

• At least 10 years’ experience in mining in either civil, geotechnical or mine engineering roles with at least 6 years’ experience in tails storage facility design and compliance.

• Live an work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
• Develop your career with an international gold mining business.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

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 19 July 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED