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Waihi - New Zealand

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Are you tired of FIFO Missing family friends and milestone celebrations regularly
Imagine having a true worklife balance located in the stunning region of Waihi. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and aweinspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking adventuring fishing and skiing in winter.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Projects team as we progress to the feasibility study stage for a new gold mine at Wharekirauponga 10km north from the existing minesite in Waihi. A rich gold deposit of over 1.5m ounces of gold has been identified and the project is on the governments list of projects to be fast tracked through the consenting process.

You will be esponsible for helping monitor and manage geotechnical operational risks associated with the underground surface operations along with the tailings storage facility and providing solutions to day to day geotechnical problems.

Key resposnsibilities include:

  • Complete geotechnical mapping and geotechnical core logging for specific drilling programs.
  • Implemention and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Management of geotechnical QA/QC and Monitoring databases in line with site guidelines.
  • Undertake regular geotechnical inspections of all surface underground and tails storage  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.
  • Understanding of soil and rock mechanics fundamentals in relation to excavation backfill tunnelling and ground support design.
  • Supervision of consultants and contractors as necessary.
  • Complete or coordinate the timely preparation of geotechnical reports relating to feasibility and project assessments.
  • Report on geotechnical issues as required to Mine Management and Statutory Authorities.

Qualifications :

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in either Geomechanics Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
  • Current Drivers License with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a mining environment is preferred.
  • Exposure to Geotechnical Design Work
  • Familiarization with Deswik software packages an advantage.


Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

  • Residential role live and work in Waihi the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Competitive salary shortterm and longterm bonus
  • 7 on 7 off lifestyle roster
  • Discounts on retail and services
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Gym Membership 
  • Onsite Physiotherapist and health suite
  • BP Fuel card discount
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Long service recognition
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
     

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
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED


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