Company Description

Oceana Gold 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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Job Description

Join our Macraes Environment team! If you're a recent graduate, or looking to utilise your skills across the Environmental Mining sector, this role could be for you!

You will implement robust monitoring and reporting systems in order to demonstrate compliance with consent conditions, statutory acts & regulations to sustain Oceana Gold’s “Social Licence to Operate”.
Key responsibilities:-

• Participate in audits on company standards (environmental and safety) as required. Conduct environmental inspections.
• Coordinate and assist in the monitoring and reporting of environmental impacts eg. noise, water quality, air quality and ecology, including maintaining and calibration of monitoring equipment.
• Preparing and review of management plans in conjunction with the relevant departments to ensure consent and legal compliance.
• Ensuring site awareness of regulatory and statutory obligations through day-to-day interaction and specific training and awareness.
• Capturing relevant data into the Environmental database and take responsibility for its integrity.
• Assisting with the preparation and writing of compliance reports as directed.
• Identifying and implementing Environmental improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Environmental or Earth Sciences, Resource Management or similar
• Full and Current Driver License is essential and an ability to drive 4WD and manual vehicles is preferred
• Data management systems and software (e.g. PI Vision, SCADA, In Viron, Power BI) an advantage.
• An understanding of water chemistry, hydrology, geochemistry and/or ecological management.
• Resource Management Act or Wildlife Authorities knowledge.

Additional Information

• Join New Zealand’s largest gold mining operation
• Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight, with a long weekend every other week!
• Live and work in the stunning Otago region of NZ

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK
Oceana Gold 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
**Applications close 3 October 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED