Process Specialist — Equipment Trainer

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). 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 over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

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.

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

The following are department objectives that all Process personnel work to achieve:

• No Lost Time Injuries.
• Development of team members to add value to Oceana Gold group and individuals within the team.
• Achieve or better production number for gold production.
• Achieve targets at or less than budget for costs.
• Strive to improve areas of safety and environmental protection.
• Increase production while reducing cost per ton or ore through the mill.
• Increase mill throughput and utilization of the plant.
• Demonstrate and promote OGC values at all times.

To meet these objectives, the plant specialist will perform several duties. The primary role is to ensure plant personnel are trained and able to carry out duties and responsibilities while working in the process plant. The responsibilities include:

• Help develop and lead the two-week onboarding process for new employees. The training will focus on the overall plant layout, including circuit overviews and general processes, equipment location and P&ID references, and general operator responsibilities, with an emphasis on housekeeping. The target objectives from this training include, but are not limited to, an operator being able to:
  • Perform work safely and immediately report unsafe conditions/​situations to supervisors.
  • Use and follow all approved plant and department safety. Health and environmental rules, procedures, and directions.
  • Regularly inspect the workplace and ensure it is in safe condition. This includes regularly inspecting and ensuring tools and equipment are in a safe condition and are used properly.
  • Seek assistance when they don’t have the skill, physical ability, or knowledge to safely carry out a task.
  • Know their personal limitation and report immediately to supervisors any conditions that may prevent performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
  • Stop to identify conditions that could cause an injury or harm to the environment and correct the situation or report it to a supervisor.
  • Watch out for the safety of co-workers and anyone in the processing area.
  • Actively participate in incident investigations, health, safety and environmental programs, activities, audits, and industrial hygiene studies as required.
  • Maintain the required level of housekeeping.
• Provide all task training for equipment used throughout the process plant, both initial training for new employees as well as refresher training for all plant personnel as needed.

• Manage equipment training records both on paper and in the INX system, including 5000 – 23 forms.

A secondary role is to work with and support the Permit to Work Officer and help in the following areas:

• Ensure that Permit to Work systems and procedures are in place and being compiled with and to provide input on maintenance, contractor, and operator training to ensure understanding and compliance to the site location requirements.
• Development and maintain the Permit to Work System to ensure minimum effect on production whilst still covering all aspects of safety and environmental control. Ensure that all plant items and isolation points are adequately identified and the isolation registration sheets are available for all plant areas and equipment.
• Implementation and management of the plant cyanide code, including preparing for the audit process every three years.
• Management of the gas detection equipment portable (fix and calibrate monitors, PM, records, etc.).
• Update and manage personnel training records in INX, including 5000 – 23’s.

Other responsibilities can include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a representative when dealing with contractors, and coordinate and manage consultants and resources as needed.
• Lead ICAM’s for the processing department with safety.
• Help organize and assess the process risk assessment each year for the plant.
• Attend trainings/​development programs and perform other duties required by the company from time to time.
• Lead or facilitate training presentations.
• Identify areas for plant improvement. 
• Support confined space safety, procedures, and compliance processes
• Facilitate training sessions for new hires (onboarding) and operational/​process teams, delivering relevant safety information, best practices, and procedural updates.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience and skills related to plant operations. This includes:
  • Crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, elution, and mobile support equipment.
  • Working around mills, conveyors, pumps, and chemicals.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in LOTOTO and Permit to Work systems in the mining industry (or similar heavy industrial type industry), including possessing the following:
  • Strong safety background
  • Good understanding of energy types and isolation procedures

Additional information

Leadership Requirements:

• Demonstrate and promote OGC values at all times:
  • Care (for the safety, health and well-being of our people, the environment, and local communities).
  • Respect (respect and listen to each other, embracing different views and diversity in all its forms).
  • Integrity (Doing the right thing and taking accountability to deliver on our commitments).
  • Performance (Strive for excellence through learning, continuous improvement, and innovating).
  • Teamwork (achieve great outcomes by everyone contributing and working together).
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the process. Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems, especially problems concerning safety and our license to operate.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to developing and promoting talent.

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 able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hard, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

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