The role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Open Pit Drill and Blast department to assist with Open Pit Drill and Blast activities and help to ensure these are compliant with production targets in a safe and efficient manner. This position reports to the Drill and Blast Supervisor.

Key tasks and responsibilities include the following:

• Priming, stemming and tie-in of drill holes ready for blasting
• Helping ensure the security of the blast area and the magazines
• Ensuring all safety and explosive rules and regulations are observed.
• Assist with day to day drill and blast activities

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Full and current driver's licence, ability to drive manual vehicles
• Ideally an Approved Handlers Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Proven safety record
• Ability to follow procedures and industry best practice

About the company

OceanaGold Corporation is a mid-tier, multinational gold producer with assets in the Philippines, New Zealand and the United States. On the North Island of New Zealand, the Company operates the high-grade Waihi Gold Mine while on the South Island; the Company operates the country's largest gold mine, the Macraes Goldfield.

At Oceana Gold health and safety is paramount to the success of our operations. Therefore we are looking for people who are committed to playing an integral role in looking after the safety of themselves and their workmates by adhering to health and safety procedures.

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 website: www.careers.oceanagold.com

Applications close Monday, 18 February 2019.