Senior Specialist - Mining (UG)
- Waihi, Waikato
- Permanent
- Full-time
Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning Coromandel region of Waihi, New Zealand. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.The Senior Specialist - Mining primarily responsible for overseeing safe and efficient mining practices and working with mining supervisors and other stakeholders to deliver the weekly mining schedule.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesOperational:
- Ensure the daily plans align with the objectives of the weekly mining schedule.
- Monitor equipment statistics to ensure that key KPI's are met;
- Ensure ancillary activities planned are completed to enable long and short term mining plans are met
- Ensure essential underground mining operations infrastructure is maintained through timely maintenance intervention and upgrades when required.
- Review all mine designs to ensure that they are maximised for operational efficiency
- Review production targets in conjunction with the Engineering team and Superintendent - Mining and coordinate the implementation of operational improvement plans ;
- Ensure Production equipment is utilised in line with budgeted requirements
- Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in individual work area and mine site in general
- Ensure the use of, and educate miners around the of safety tools to ensure operational activities are done at an acceptable level of risk;
- Review and update key parts of the Health and Safety Management system relating to underground activities.
- Ensure all site rules are complied with through visual leadership and active management.
- Use performance management systems to improve individual performance to meet or exceeds acceptable standards;
- Lead and develop mining supervisors to ensure cultural behaviours are inline with company values.
- Ensure human and employment relations issues are handled in a timely and effective manner;
- Fully investigate non-compliances to policies and standards and take action to ensure positive outcomes for the underground mine operations group.
- Act as mining supervisor from time to time as required.
- Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
- New Zealand A Grade Tunnel Managers' Certificate of Competency (Or the ability to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current full Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles preferred
- Minimum 10 years underground mining experience with exposure to mechanised development and production techniques
- A proven track record of supervising and coordinating underground mining personnel and contractor activities
- Extensive knowledge of the practices and techniques applied in underground mining.
- 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.
- Production of a satisfactory security clearance.
- Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- Career Development Opportunities
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
- 8 on 6 off lifestyle roster
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Free Gym Membership
- BP Fuel card discount
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected