Haul Truck Operator

Company Description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines - Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values-Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork-we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

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!

Job Description

The role aims to join a team that operates a variety of haul trucks and equipment at OceanaGold's Haile Gold Mine.

1. Category 1

• Operation of haul trucks
  • Operating productively while maximizing machine life and machine performance
• Ensure the haul truck is operated safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Perform pre-shift inspection and document appropriately

2. Category 2

• Report any operational hazards to the supervisor on shift
• Ensure the haul truck is operated for reliability (O4R)

3 Category 3

• Communicate via 2-way radio
• Assist in mine support activities as necessary

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating equipment
• Willingness to work night shift
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Knowledge & Core Functional Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation of solutions.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring, and the ability to modify priorities when necessary to achieve these goals
  • The ability to decide from a range of competing options where the outcomes are not entirely predictable
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convince others to co-operator and contribute.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and operational mining environments.
• Ability to regularly access active mining and processing areas to support operational teams, conduct site visits, investigations, coaching, and workforce engagement activities.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, climb stairs and access elevated work areas as required.
• Ability to wear and use mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE).

Licences/Tickets:

• Valid driver's license.

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
• Monthly 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 click.appcast.io

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED