Process Operator

Full-time

**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.

To optimise performance of all operating circuits within the plant, whilst working safely and efficiently, by following sound operating philosophies and standard operating procedures and actively participating in the departmental training scheme to ensure optimisation of the plant occurs at all times.

Participate in ensuring critical control point operating parameters are met and adjustments are made according to set operating parameters and procedures.
- Perform and coordinate plant inspections as per schedules and make adjustments according to set operating parameters and procedures. Keep informed with operational changes and directives by reading the set point spreadsheet.
- Be accountable for the daily adoption of plans, schedules and work orders to meet changing conditions that will best achieve overall goals.
- Inspect and audit work areas and practices for compliance with site standards, procedures, policies and consent conditions.
- Conduct sampling for both metallurgical and operational control purposes.
- Provide relief support for Process Shift Supervisors if required
- Provide Gold Room relief as required.
- SCADA data collection and completion of area shift log sheets and checklists.
- Assist in resolution of shutdown, breakdown or start-ups situations
- Isolation/restart of equipment in a safe manner during shutdowns, breakdown and start-ups.
- Keep informed with operational changes and directives by reading the set point spreadsheet.
- Conducts all manner of house keeping.
- Report equipment that is damaged, worn, faulty or showing any other unusual signs to your supervisor and document in Pronto.
- Checks measurements, makes adjustments and carries out minor maintenance of process equipment when directed.
- Uses mobile equipment for clean-up and other duties as required.
- Undertakes all/any training offered with an open mind.
- Mix and load all reagent levels and note usage.

**Qualifications**:

- First Aid Certificate
- Full and current Class 1 Driver Licence, the ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
- Previous processing plant experience, or similar, will be well regarded.
- Forklift, loader and skid steer loader experience an advantage.
- Previous experience with DCS would be highly regarded.
- Prior experience working in CIL/CIP, Sag/Ball milling would be an advantage

**Additional Information**:
**OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK**

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

**Applications close 4 February 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED