Consultant — Metallurgy
Job Description
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). With four operating mines — Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand — we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.
Our purpose is mining 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. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting a global workforce of ~4600 employees and contractors.
Guided by our values — Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork — we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Job Description
OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified and motivated Consultant — Metallurgy to lead and develop our dedicated processing team to identify process improvement opportunities and maximize processing plant performance. Your ability to utilize metallurgical data to optimize metallurgical support to our mine operations teams spanning Geology, Mine Planning, Engineering disciplines, will ensure your success in this challenging and rewarding senior site-based appointment. This is a great opportunity to leverage from your previous operations experience to lead daily process plant operations and create sustainable value for Oceanagold.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Ensure the execution of all plant metallurgical functions
- Deliver high-quality technical studies on process plant performance
- Meet all safety, quality, environmental, regulatory and operational standards requirements
- Develop and perform metallurgical test works programs that identify opportunities for process improvement
- Provide metallurgical data management and complete metallurgical accounting reporting
- Provide technical support and mentoring to the process operators, metallurgical technicians and to the broader processing department
- Liaise with Mining and Geology departments as required to ensure crusher feed aligns with forecast production schedules
- Leading Plant Metallurgists in the delivery of technical support
- Documenting and communicating technical improvements
- Develop systems, workflows, and models to optimize current and new metallurgical tools
- Daily technical review of process plant performance
- Design review and cost control of capital projects and operating costs
Qualifications
- Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Corp. Values and the OceanaGold Way
- Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in metalliferous processing plants
- Minimum 3 years of experience at superintendent level together with demonstrated leadership of high-performance teams
- Advanced presentation and technical reporting skills
- Proven high-level planning and prioritization skills
- Strong analytical skills with a systematic and logic driven approach
- Strong communication and people skills
- Continuous improvement and innovation oriented
Additional Information
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
- Accommodation and food provided on site
- Travel provided to and from work
- Rice allowance
- Health Insurance
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
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