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Gold US $4,798.13 /oz -31.18

Supervisor — Fleet Maintenance (Open Pit)

Job Description

Company Description

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.


Job Description

This is a key role, supervising maintenance teams on dayshift and nightshift to ensure safe, efficient and effective maintenance is delivered to the open pit mining operations fleet. Critical to the role is the planning of daily workloads to ensure timely execution of planned maintenance, backlog and defect repairs along with accurate recording and reporting of materials and resources in the computerised maintenance management system (Pronto). The position is expected to be around 25% hands-on with a high degree of professionalism and quality workmanship required to ensure cost effective maintenance and repairs are delivered.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Supervision of respective maintenance teams (including contractors) for all maintenance activities for the assigned on-shift roster;
  • Manage the performance of maintenance crews during the execution of maintenance to ensure all work is carried out safely and that it is preformed to acceptable standards;
  • Liaise with Operations on breakdown maintenance as it occurs, effectively utilising resources in accordance with established priorities;
  • Utilising contractors as a source of top up and specialist labour, ensuring all contractors are compliant with the Contractor Management Policy;
  • Maintain security of the stores and spare parts on nightshifts and weekends and sign out all parts acquired; 
  • Ensure smooth and comprehensive shift hand-overs are completed & ensure the whole crew attends each pre-shift meeting.
  • Liaise with stores regarding spares & parts holdings relating to mechanical maintenance requirements and schedules, this also includes major shutdown repairs and backlog repairs;
  • Provide input to improvements in maintenance planning workflow & directly assist with the formulation of written plans for major overhaul projects;
  • Assist the Maintenance Foreman with performance assessments, with input to objectives and training plans to enable staff to be developed in their respective roles;
  • Attending and repairing breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant;
  • Share wisdom, knowledge and experience with team to encourage increased performance.

Qualifications

  • National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering — Plant and Equipment Level 4 / 5 or equivalent.
  • Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
  • Preferred but not essential are; certificates in: first aid; forklift; overhead gantry and non-slewing crane; rigging and slinging and work at height, ICAM investigator.
  • Proficiency in using Pronto or a similar computerised maintenance management system.
  • Proven supervisory and leadership skills with a minimum 2 years’ experience as a supervisor working in a mining maintenance environment
  • 5 years’ experience post qualification in the repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery in open pit environments including large mining excavators, trucks, drills, graders, dozers and ancillary equipment.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

  • Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
  • 7 on 7 off lifestyle roster, days and nights.
  • Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
  • Discounts on retail and services
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
  • Long service recognition
  • Living Our Values recoginition program
  • Free transport to work
  • Study assistance
  • 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 careers@​oceanagold.​com

**Applications close 11 May 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED