Electrical Supervisor

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold is an expanding intermediate producer of gold and copper, focused on operating safely and responsibly while generating strong free cash flow and delivering value to shareholders.

The company operates four mines in total: Haile Gold Mine in the United States, Didipio Mine in the Philippines, and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. These sites are supported by an international team with deep experience across exploration, development, and day-to-day mining operations.

Its purpose is to mine gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver produced by the business support renewable energy, transport, medical technology, and community connectivity. The company also contributes to economic growth and better health and education outcomes in the regions where it operates, with more than 3,700 direct employees and many additional indirect jobs.

OceanaGold aims to be a trusted partner and employer of choice, as well as a company people want to supply to, invest in, and work with. Its values — Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork — guide decisions with people, host communities, the environment, and other stakeholders in mind.

Role Overview

This role offers the chance to support the supervision of the electrical function at the Macraes processing plant and open pit mine. Working alongside the Senior Supervisor - Electrical, you will help lead the electrical team and contractors to keep electrical systems across the processing plant and surface facilities dependable, efficient, and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee electrical maintenance work through the maintenance planning workflow, keeping within approved budget and schedule.
• Organize electrical maintenance across the Processing Plant and Surface Mining Departments in line with planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support the rollout of preventive maintenance programs, including work related to instrumentation, PLCs, and the DCS.
• Identify equipment that needs higher-priority preventive maintenance and help refine existing maintenance plans and schedules.
• Help prepare maintenance and shutdown procedures, including planning, training, permit, and safety requirements, and compile this into work packs.
• Work with mechanical, metallurgical, operations, and mining teams as required.
• Assist the Senior Supervisor - Electrical with coordinating electrical contractors across the site.
• Work with stores staff to help ensure timely availability of equipment, including advising on stock levels and spare-part specifications.
• Contribute estimates and cost inputs for possible new projects or modifications when needed.
• Manage leave and rostering to maintain electrical coverage at all times.
• Create scopes of work to support effective planning and scheduling.
• Lead, coach, and develop your crew.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors.

Qualifications and Experience

• A formal electrical trade qualification is required.
• At least 5 years of experience after apprenticeship in a processing or heavy industry setting.
• At least 3 years of mining experience, or equivalent heavy-industry experience.
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity.
• Strong practical experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and control systems is essential.
• Experience in maintenance scheduling and planning would be an advantage.
• A full, current driver licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle are required.

Additional Information

• The role includes the opportunity to lead and supervise a high-performing team.
• The roster is 7 days on and 7 days off, with dayshift only.
• Professional development and ongoing mentorship are provided.

Values and Equal Opportunity

OceanaGold operates with the values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Application Details

Applications close on 14 February 2025, and shortlisting will begin immediately. Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand.