What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blast Hole Driller position at OceanaGold?
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.
Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.
Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.
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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
Job Description
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently
- Document and record all data for holes drilled during shift.
- Rebuild down the hole hammers
- Change out consumables on drill rig. (bits, hammers, Drill steels)
- QAQC Blast Patterns as Needed
- Communicate with supervisor and other members of the team
Qualifications
- Epiroc D65 drill experience
- Sandvik DI650i drill experience
- Sandvik DR410i drill experience
- Blast hole loading experience
- Ability to lift to 50lbs
- Understanding of Drill Patterns and design
- Works well in a team environment
- Small support equipment experience (Skid steer, WA-270-wheel loader)
- Attention to detail
- Education
Additional Information
Benefits
- Full time position working in the stable gold mining industry.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more.
- Monthly paid training available and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Great residential location, close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and the sea.
Additional Information
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 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.
