Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Open Pit Maintenance

About OceanaGold Corporation

OceanaGold is an expanding intermediate gold and copper producer committed to maximizing free cash flow responsibly and safely while delivering strong shareholder returns. Its operations include the Haile Gold Mine (USA), Didipio Mine (Philippines), and Macraes and Waihi mines (New Zealand), supported by a global team with substantial exploration and operational expertise.

The company’s mission is to mine gold for a better future, supplying essential metals to renewable energy, transport, medical, and communication sectors. OceanaGold contributes to economic growth and social benefits in its operational regions, employing over 3,700 people directly and many more indirectly. The company values care, respect, integrity, performance, and teamwork, emphasizing people, communities, and the environment in its decisions.

Job Overview

Based at the Macraes mine in Otago, New Zealand, this role involves performing safe and effective maintenance, servicing, and repairs on all mining machinery and related equipment within the open pit maintenance workshop. The Heavy Diesel Mechanic leads the team in executing long-term plans, including component changeouts. The position requires maintaining a professional approach and consistently high workmanship quality to ensure cost-effective maintenance.

The work schedule operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs, maintenance, and daily inspections of the mining fleet and associated plant equipment in the field.
• Maintain and repair heavy machinery models such as CAT 789 C/D OHT trucks, CAT 18 graders, CAT D10T tractors, 992K and 988H loaders, and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.
• Respond to and fix breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary equipment.
• Perform general repairs and upkeep on mining, ancillary, and support plants.
• Complete routine servicing tasks like refuelling and lubrication when required.
• Carry out basic electrical repairs on the mining fleet and related plant.
• Execute planned replacements of machinery components and undertake component repairs or rebuilds.
• Accurately document and report usage of components, parts, ground engaging tools, and other resources via work-order job cards.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Preferred: National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering - Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5, or equivalent industry trade qualifications.
• Desirable: Certifications such as First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height adhering to New Zealand standards.
• Must hold a full, clean, and current driver's license, including the capability to operate manual transmission vehicles.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing heavy mining machinery—including excavators, trucks, drill rigs, graders, dozers, and ancillary equipment—is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities enabling quick fault identification and repairs to a consistently high standard.

Additional Information and Benefits

• This is a residential position based in the picturesque Otago region, New Zealand.
• Competitive salary complemented by a bonus scheme.
• Employee discounts on retail products and services.
• Complimentary Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance coverage.
• Recognition for long service and living company values.
• Onsite access to physiotherapist services and nurse suite.
• Free transportation to work locations.
• Support for study and professional development.
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A respectful and valued workplace environment.

Application Notes

Applications close on 20 February 2025, with shortlisting beginning immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. OceanaGold embraces equal employment opportunities and values diverse perspectives as vital to its success. Assistance for application submission is available upon request. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.