PROCESS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Company: OceanaGold
Location: Kershaw
Posted on: August 30, 2024

Job Description:

Company Description

OceanaGold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental and social performance. For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.

Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world. They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.

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OGC VALUES: CARE / RESPECT / INTEGRITY / PERFORMANCE / TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold

Shortlisting will commence immediately, applications will close 09.10.2024. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Job Description

The Process Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain plant equipment for an ore processing facility.

• Experienced in stick welding, arc welding and general fabrication
• Ability to layout repair and install piping systems
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing lubrication and hydraulic systems
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing lubrication and hydraulic systems
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment
• Must have a good understanding of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting and repair
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks
• Basic blue-print reading
• Develop leadership skills and mentor other techs
• Good understanding of how to use and read measuring tools include tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Work with process operations to optimize plant and correct deficiencies
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems including changing of rollers and replacing gearboxes
• Experienced in the use of overhead cranes and safe rigging practices
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment including forklift, scissor lift, man lift and telehandler
• Possess basic fabrication skills Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year of industrial or mining mechanical experience desirable.
  • Experience with Industrial Lubrication or material handling desirable
  • Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, piping systems/process piping, conveyor systems
  • Experience troubleshooting various mechanical systems
  • Exposure to Predictive and preventative Maintenance, CMMS- Work Order Management System
  • 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 hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
    
    Additional Information
    
    OGC VALUES: CARE / RESPECT / INTEGRITY / PERFORMANCE / TEAMWORK
    
    OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
    
    If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
    
    https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs
    
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    
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