Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

To Assist the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor to lead and supervise personnel and sub-contractors in the safe and efficient execution of maintenance tasks.

Lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance as planned via the maintenance planning workflow process within allocated budget and time frames.

• Carries out routine maintenance of process plant and site equipment, as directed by the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.

• Scope tasks in full to allow the Electrical Maintenance planner to accurately plan the work

• Assists with plant operation as required.
• Is available for standby as rostered and as required during plant breakdowns and shutdowns.
• Covers leave absences for the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.
• Ensures that the workshops and yard and the plant site is left tidy after maintenance work is carried out.
• Coaches & Mentors the Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians and Trades Assistants.
• Carries out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
• Assists in developing continuing training for the Electrical and Instrumentation group and seeks areas for improvements for training
• Helps in training any new Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians
• Will still be required to be on the on-call rotation
• Will assist in leading and overseeing in house projects, scope and execution.
• Assist Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in liaison with the Capital Projects Team.
• All other duties as reasonably required

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Haile is not structured to facilitate an electrical apprenticeship program.  Therefore, prior to being employed as an electrical worker at HGM, personnel shall demonstrate one of the following competencies:

• Industry Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship, or General Journeyman Electrical / Master Electrical License, or MSHA Coal Qualified Person, or 2 years’ experience working under the supervision of a Qualified Electrical Worker within a mining, industrial or commercial industry.
• All Qualified Electrical Workers are required to comply with the Electrical Safety Principal Control Plan and the referenced standard operating procedures. 

Qualifications:          

 NFPA 70 E Training                                            

Experience:  

5-10 Years exposure to heavy industries

Exposure to mining or mineral processing industries is a plus

Exposure to leading and supervision of staff and contractors   

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be Fit for Duty: Able to lift and carry 50lbs overhead, climb ladders, work at heights, etc.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions: wind, rain, sun.
• Work is in a surface mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED