Supervisor - Underground (Fixed & Electrical)

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). 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 a global workforce of ~4600 employees and contractors.

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.

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

The “Underground Fixed & Electrical Maintenance Supervisor” ensures that all planned and unplanned activities for Underground Fixed Maintenance and Electrical systems are properly executed in a safe and efficient manner.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Review and direct technicians on all scheduled / unscheduled repair activities, ensuring safe / efficient execution.
• Discuss upcoming schedules and plans with peers
• Coordinate with the operations supervisors / dispatcher for all scheduled activities. Ensure the sequencing matches the schedule as developed.
• Assign and distribute the work order packets which include appropriate standard job plans, to the technicians.
• Spend at minimum, 80% of time on “visible felt leadership” interacting with the technicians and service contractors.
• Attend morning meetings to communicate current machine status & priority, unplanned sick leave, parts issues, required schedule changes and uncompleted work orders requiring rescheduling.
• Proactive and positive interaction with Technicians – supporting and executing safety / reliability improvements to the equipment.
• Develop crew support for other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute quality control and quality assurance checks on all work.
• Mentor and coach technicians to adequately perform their duties in a professional and productive manner.

Key Result Areas & Measures:

• Excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety & health, interacting with maintenance personnel to ensure activities are completed without compromise to the safety and health of all personnel.
• Reduce TRI (total recordable injuries) by 15% (including contractors) from previous year.
• Focus on “visible felt leadership” spending at minimum 80% of time interacting with the technicians and contractors.
• Ensure key performance measures are actively reviewed with the technicians targeting the fleet availability.
• Positive and enthusiastic team member, seeking to assist and mentor others.
• Rigorous and thorough management for completing scheduled activities to minimize the production impact of the equipment being down for maintenance activities.
• Actively and constructively communicate opportunities for improvement / development to technicians consistently updating individuals as to their current job performance.
• Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance shop facilities.
• Maintain daily maintenance shift reports, area inspections, payroll records, planned general inspections, dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
• Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Sandvik, Normet, Blanchard (Cat), Fastenal etc.
• Provide technical support and training to the heavy repair technicians.

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.

Qualifications

 

• 5 to 10 years technical experience in the maintenance industry, preferably in fixed assets and underground electrical systems.
• Mechanical trade or Bachelor qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Driver’s license or ability to competently operate a motor vehicle.

Desirable:

• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor or an equivalent supervisory position
• Direct practical experience working with underground heavy equipment.
• Graduate diploma or Bachelor qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills:

• MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Outlook)
• Pronto operating platform experience

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED