What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process- Electrical and Instrumentation Technician position at OceanaGold?
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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Job Description
he Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will repair and maintain associated plant equipment for the mill in line with achieving our performance objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Troubleshoot and repair AC & DC circuits and control equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair single phase motors and three phase electrical systems
- Troubleshoot various input elements of control loop, including pressure, temperature, density, mass and flow measurement devices
- Troubleshoot various final control elements of control loop, including discrete and continuous devices
- Tune operation of control loops
- Perform PLC troubleshooting and correction
- Use of Megger, Multi Meter, Rotation Meter, Power Quality Meter
- Troubleshoot Guided Wave and Non-Contacting Radar
- Troubleshoot and repair VFD
- Troubleshoot and Maintain Soft Starts as well as Across the Line
- Able to use proper PPE; Arc Flash protection and FR rated clothing
- Familiarity of conveyor belts and their components
- Able to work on voltages up to 24.9K DC
- Other duties as required.
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.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 25 pounds) during the course of 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 hard 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.
- Haile Gold Mine, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications
- On-the-job experience and vocational training
- Must adhere to the OceanaGold Code of Conduct
- Work may be conducted in outdoor settings including active mine areas and may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.
- Employees are regularly required to stand, sit, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, possess manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see while performing their duties.
- Employee may be required to operate common vehicles and small 4x4 roving vehicles in off-road and adverse weather conditions.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor setting, manufacturing or plant environment and may include a hard hat, single or double hearing protection, safety glasses, hard-toed footwear, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and/or other protective equipment.
- HGM promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment including both mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Familiarization with NFPA 70E and the NEC
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Other Criteria: Satisfactory results from the prescribed medical examination and physical appraisal which may indicate fitness and ability to carry out prescribed tasks to required performance and safety standards.
Additional Information
Be part of an international mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
- Full time position working in the stable gold mining industry.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more.
- Unlock your potential and make your mark with an innovative and progressive work team
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.
