Process- Continuous Improvement Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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!

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). 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 over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

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. Job Description

The CI Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain, improve, and install new associated plant equipment for the process and water treatment plants in line with achieving our performance objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems
• Troubleshoot and repair jaw and gyratory crushers
• Troubleshoot and repair centrifugal slurry and ANSI water pumps
• Troubleshoot and repair positive displacement rotary pumps
• Proficient in structure welding and fabrication. Mig, Tig, Arc, plasma and oxy/acetylene cutting.
• Proficient in carbon and stainless-steel pipe welding
• Knowledge in concrete form and finishing.
• Proficient in pipe layout and preparation
• Perform lazar alignments on direct drive and belt driving drive components.
• Proficient in the operation of skid steer
• Proficient in the operation of mini excavator
• Proficient in the operation of manlift
• Proficient in the operation of telehandler
• Proficient in repair and new install of basic plumbing (NPT pipe, PVC, PEX)
• Able to erect basic scaffolding (training will be provided)
• Assist E&I technicians with basic electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation
• Install new systems, circuits, and hardware that have been deemed to improve processes and process equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
2. Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.
3. Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Safety:

• Ensures that all tasks comply with Company health and safety requirements and policies and procedures and strengthens the culture of safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrate safety awareness.
• Participate in safety meetings and site safety programmes.

Qualifications

• 2 + Years exposure to heavy industries
• Exposure or good working knowledge of a mineral processing plant is useful
• Has significant experience of fixed equipment, crushing, grinding, milling plant, rotating equipment, and pressure vessels is useful
• 5-10 years of Industrial Maintenance experience
• Experience in Preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Driver's License

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive Pay + quarterly performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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