Underground Mining Specialist

5 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Oceanagold Corporation Full time

Company Overview:

Oceanagold Corporation is a mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Our Purpose:

We mine gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities.

  • Due to growth, our Macraes Underground Geotechnical team are seeking a Geotechnical Technician to manage the stability of the underground working environment through systematic data collection, geotechnical analysis, planning and underground inspections in line with the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP), mitigating risk to personnel and equipment whilst allowing production targets to be met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct all required QAQC on ground support as outlined in the Ground Control Management Plan – including ground support audits, pull testing, shotcrete and grout testing.
  • Install and maintain underground geotechnical monitoring systems and equipment including convergence points, Cyclops, MPBX, smart cables and LiDAR scanners, ensuring equipment is properly serviced, calibrated and maintained in a reliable condition to support critical mining functions.
  • Undertake daily inspections of the underground environment, including active headings, stopes and blast performance, installed ground support, reported hazards, new structural features and priority monitoring areas.
  • Respond appropriately, and as required by SOPs and TARPs, to critical monitoring alarms.
  • Prepare ground support rehab plans in a timely fashion based on observed performance, operational requirements and risk.

Requirements:

  • A recognised degree in Geology, Rock Mechanics or Engineering Geology or equivalent tertiary qualification is highly regarded but not essential.
  • Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles.
  • Good level of fitness and ability for manual handling 20kg+.

Benefits:

  • Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
  • 8 on 6 off, (dayshift only) lifestyle roster.
  • Competitive salary + bonus structure.
  • Discounts on retail and services.
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance.
  • Living Our Values recognition program.
  • Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite.
  • Free transport to work.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Study assistance.
  • Access to Oceanagold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


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